STOCKHISTORY vs VLOOKUP vs SEARCH
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STOCKHISTORY vs VLOOKUP vs SEARCH

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Stock Data Retrieval
      STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
    VLOOKUP
    • Vertical Data Search
      VLOOKUP is known for Vertical Data Search.
    SEARCH
    • Case-Insensitive Search
      SEARCH is known for Case-Insensitive Search.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • First native stock data function
    VLOOKUP
    • Often confused with HLOOKUP
    SEARCH
    • Was inspired by word processing software

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Like having a time machine for stock prices
    VLOOKUP
    • The function everyone pretends to understand
    SEARCH
    • Sometimes finds things you wish it hadn't

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Date
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
    VLOOKUP
    • Number
      VLOOKUP 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.
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Microsoft 365
      STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    VLOOKUP
    • Excel 2019
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    • Microsoft 365
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      VLOOKUP is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
    SEARCH
    • Excel 2019
      SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      SEARCH is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      SEARCH 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
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Excel Online
      STOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    VLOOKUP
    • Web Excel
      VLOOKUP runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    SEARCH
    • Web Excel
      SEARCH runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

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

  • 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
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Date
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    VLOOKUP
    • Range
      VLOOKUP accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Number
      VLOOKUP accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Boolean
      VLOOKUP accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to STOCKHISTORY
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
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
NETWORKDAYS.INTL
Known for Custom Weekend Calculations
⚙ performs better than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
HLOOKUP
Known for Horizontal Data Lookup
🔢 needs fewer arguments 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
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
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