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INDEX vs SUMIFS vs STOCKHISTORY

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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

INDEX

Lookup & Reference

INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. Excel functions for searching and referencing data across spreadsheets Click to see all.

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

INDEX

Retrieval

INDEX performs Retrieval operations. Functions specialized in fetching data from various sources Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Calculation

SUMIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Information

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

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning

INDEX

Data Analysts

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

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

INDEX

Data Lookup

INDEX is used for Data Lookup. Functions for finding and retrieving specific data Click to see all.

SUMIFS

Data Analysis

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

Financial Calculations

SUMIFS is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

Financial Calculations

STOCKHISTORY is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

INDEX

Advanced Data Retrieval

INDEX is known for Advanced Data Retrieval.

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

INDEX

Excel 3.0

INDEX was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

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

For all*

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

INDEX

Often used with MATCH function

SUMIFS

Enhanced version of SUMIF

STOCKHISTORY

First native stock data function
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

INDEX

The function that makes VLOOKUP feel simple

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

INDEX

Advanced

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

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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

INDEX

Powerful With MATCH

Excel functions working with MATCH enable powerful lookup and reference capabilities Click to see all.

Flexible Lookup

Excel functions with flexible lookup capabilities enable versatile data searching and matching Click to see all.

Very Flexible

Fast Performance

Powerful

Powerful Excel functions offer advanced capabilities for complex calculations and data manipulation Click to see all.

Flexible

SUMIFS

Multiple Conditions

Accurate Calculations

Flexible For Multiple Criteria

Handles Large Datasets

Functions optimized for processing and analyzing large amounts of data efficiently Click to see all.

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Multiple Conditions Support

Excel functions handling multiple conditions enable complex logical operations and flexible data filtering Click to see all.

Accurate Results

Functions that provide precise and reliable computational results Click to see all.

Flexible

Versatile Conditional Summing

Excel functions that can perform flexible conditional sum calculations based on multiple criteria Click to see all.

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

INDEX

Complex Syntax

Requires Understanding

Complex For Beginners

Requires Understanding Of Arrays

Learning Curve

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.

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

INDEX

7

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

SUMIFS

7.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

7.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

INDEX

9.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

SUMIFS

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

8.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

INDEX

8.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

SUMIFS

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

INDEX

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

SUMIFS

9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

8.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

INDEX

8.5

The overall score for INDEX is 8.5. Click to see all.

SUMIFS

8.2

The overall score for SUMIFS is 8.2. Click to see all.

STOCKHISTORY

8.1

The overall score for STOCKHISTORY is 8.1. Click to see all.

Alternatives to INDEX

Known for Two-Way Lookup Power

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

📈 is more versatile than INDEX

⚙ performs better than INDEX

🛠 is more reliable than INDEX

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX

Known for Position Finding

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

Known for Dynamic Array Support

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

⚙ performs better than INDEX

🛠 is more reliable than INDEX

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX

Known for Dynamic Range Manipulation

Known for Vertical Data Search

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

Known for Multiple Criteria Counting

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX

Known for Simple Vertical And Horizontal Lookups

Known for Conditional Statements

📊 is easier to use than INDEX

⚙ performs better than INDEX

🛠 is more reliable than INDEX

⭐ is rated higher than INDEX

Known for Horizontal Data Lookup

🔢 needs fewer arguments than INDEX

Known for Counting With Conditions

📊 is easier to use than INDEX