MATCH vs STOCKHISTORY vs HLOOKUP
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MATCH vs STOCKHISTORY vs HLOOKUP

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Basic Classification Comparison

  • Function Category 📊
    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    MATCH
    • Lookup & Reference
      MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets
    STOCKHISTORY
    HLOOKUP
    • Lookup & Reference
      HLOOKUP belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    MATCH
    • Retrieval
      MATCH performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Information
      STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
    HLOOKUP
    • Retrieval
      HLOOKUP performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Position Finding
      MATCH is known for Position Finding.
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Stock Data Retrieval
      STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
    HLOOKUP
    • Horizontal Data Lookup
      HLOOKUP is known for Horizontal Data Lookup.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • Best friend of INDEX
    STOCKHISTORY
    • First native stock data function
    HLOOKUP
    • Often confused with VLOOKUP

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MATCH
    • The function that plays hide and seek
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Like having a time machine for stock prices
    HLOOKUP
    • The forgotten sibling of VLOOKUP

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    MATCH
    • Number
      MATCH accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Date
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    HLOOKUP
    • Number
      HLOOKUP accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    MATCH
    • Excel 2019
      MATCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      MATCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      MATCH is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      MATCH is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      MATCH is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Microsoft 365
      STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    HLOOKUP
    • Excel 2019
      HLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      HLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      HLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    MATCH
    • Web Excel
      MATCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Excel Online
      STOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    MATCH
    STOCKHISTORY
    HLOOKUP

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Text
      Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    MATCH
    • Range
      MATCH accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      MATCH accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      MATCH accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Date
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    HLOOKUP
    • Range
      HLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      HLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MATCH
FORECAST
Known for Linear Trend Prediction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
HYPERLINK
Known for Creating Clickable Links
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
CONCAT
Known for Modern Text Joining
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
SEARCH
Known for Case-Insensitive Search
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
IFS
Known for Multiple Condition Handling
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
XLOOKUP
Known for Dynamic Array Support
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY