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CONCAT vs STOCKHISTORY vs FORECAST
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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 typesCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECASTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECAST
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionCONCAT- Data AnalystsCONCAT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Business ManagersCONCAT is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY- Financial ProfessionalsSTOCKHISTORY is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AnalystsSTOCKHISTORY is designed for Analysts. Excel functions essential for data analysis and reporting Click to see all.
FORECAST- Financial ProfessionalsFORECAST is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- Data AnalystsFORECAST is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- ScientistsFORECAST is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionCONCAT- Modern Text JoiningCONCAT is known for Modern Text Joining.
STOCKHISTORY- Stock Data RetrievalSTOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
FORECAST- Linear Trend PredictionFORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionCONCAT- Replaced CONCATENATE function
STOCKHISTORY- First native stock data function
FORECAST- Based on least squares regression method
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionCONCAT- The modern solution to text attachment anxiety
STOCKHISTORY- Like having a time machine for stock prices
FORECAST- The crystal ball of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECAST
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersCONCAT- TextCONCAT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- ArrayCONCAT accepts Array as input data. Excel functions designed to work with arrays and ranges of data Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY- TextSTOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values Click to see all.
FORECASTVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.CONCAT- Excel 2019CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016CONCAT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Microsoft 365CONCAT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORYFORECAST- Excel 2019FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2016FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.
- Excel 2013FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
CONCAT- Web ExcelCONCAT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORYFORECASTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECASTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionCONCAT- TextCONCAT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- RangeCONCAT accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY- TextSTOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing Click to see all.
- DateSTOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations Click to see all.
FORECAST
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionCONCAT- Array Support
- Dynamic Ranges
STOCKHISTORY- Real-Time Data
- Historical Prices
- Automatic Updates
- Comprehensive Info
FORECASTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionCONCAT- Not Backward Compatible
- Limited FormattingFunctions with restricted formatting capabilities, reducing customization options Click to see all.
STOCKHISTORY- Subscription RequiredFunctions that don't require additional subscription costs for usage in Excel Click to see all.
- Internet DependentFunctions that need active internet connection to work, limiting offline use Click to see all.
FORECAST- Assumes Linear Relationship
- Complex Setup
- Sensitive To Outliers
Ratings Comparison
Performance Score ⚙
Rating for function's execution speed and efficiencyCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECASTReliability Score 🛠
Rating for function's consistency and error handlingCONCATSTOCKHISTORYFORECAST
Alternatives to CONCAT
AVERAGEIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Based Average🛠 is more reliable than STOCKHISTORY
⭐ is rated higher than STOCKHISTORY
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
🛠 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
SEARCH
Known for Case-Insensitive Search📊 is easier to use than STOCKHISTORY
LET
Known for Named Calculations📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY
⚙ 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
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
VLOOKUP
Known for Vertical Data Search🔢 needs fewer arguments than STOCKHISTORY
📈 is more versatile than STOCKHISTORY