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SUMIFS vs STOCKHISTORY

SUMIFS

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

STOCKHISTORY

Known for Stock Data Retrieval

Table of content

Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

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

SUMIFS

Mathematical

SUMIFS belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Financial

STOCKHISTORY belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

SUMIFS

Calculation

SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

STOCKHISTORY

Information

STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Both*

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning

SUMIFS

Accountants

SUMIFS is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.

Data Analysts

SUMIFS is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Analysts

STOCKHISTORY is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Both*

Financial Calculations

Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations

SUMIFS

Data Analysis

SUMIFS is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

SUMIFS

Multiple Condition Sum

SUMIFS is known for Multiple Condition Sum.

STOCKHISTORY

Stock Data Retrieval

STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

SUMIFS

Excel 2007

SUMIFS was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Excel 365

STOCKHISTORY was created in Excel 365. Functions available in Excel 365 subscription Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Both*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

SUMIFS

Enhanced version of SUMIF

STOCKHISTORY

First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

SUMIFS

When one condition isn't complicated enough

STOCKHISTORY

Like having a time machine for stock prices

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

SUMIFS

Intermediate

SUMIFS has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Advanced

STOCKHISTORY has a Advanced complexity level. Complex Excel functions for sophisticated calculations and operations Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

SUMIFS

Number

SUMIFS accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Array

SUMIFS accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Text

STOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Date

STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Both*

Microsoft 365

Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

SUMIFS

Excel 2019

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Excel Online

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

Excel 2007

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version

Excel 2010

SUMIFS is compatible with Excel 2010 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2010 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Both*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

SUMIFS

Web Excel

SUMIFS 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

SUMIFS

3

SUMIFS needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

2

STOCKHISTORY needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

SUMIFS

Range

SUMIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Number

SUMIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Array

SUMIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

STOCKHISTORY

Text

STOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Date

STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

SUMIFS

Multiple Conditions

Accurate Calculations

Flexible For Multiple Criteria

Handles Large Datasets

Functions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering

Accurate Results

Functions that provide precise and reliable computational results

Flexible

Versatile Conditional Summing

Excel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria

Supports Multiple Criteria

Powerful For Multiple Criteria

Flexible Conditions

STOCKHISTORY

Real-Time Data

Historical Prices

Automatic Updates

Comprehensive Info
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

SUMIFS

Complex For Beginners

Needs Sorted Data

Functions that only work correctly when the data is pre-sorted in a specific order Click to see all.

Complex Syntax For Beginners

Limited To Sum Operations

Performance Issues With Large Ranges

Cannot Use OR Conditions

Complex Syntax

Can Be Slow With Large Datasets

Functions that process large amounts of data may significantly impact spreadsheet performance Click to see all.

Limited To Sum Operation Only

Functions that can only add values without other mathematical operations Click to see all.

Requires Sorted Data

STOCKHISTORY

Subscription Required

Functions that don't require additional subscription costs for usage in Excel Click to see all.

Internet Dependent

Functions that need active internet connection to work, limiting offline use Click to see all.