Most of you know and use Google Finance for researching investment opportunities and other finance-related things. This service lets you create your own stock portfolio and monitor it in real-time. You can also track information about securities, currency rates, and so on in one place. Show
Did you know that Google Sheets has a dedicated Google Finance formula? It’s called simply GOOGLEFINANCE and it allows you to import data from Google Finance to spreadsheets. Then you can manipulate the data as you need, such as visualizing data, building dashboards, etc. The function is a bit intricate, so we prepared this tutorial for you to master GOOGLEFINANCE with no sweat. Table of Contents hide GOOGLEFINANCE Google Sheets explained GOOGLEFINANCE syntax in Google Sheets GOOGLE FINANCE formula examples GOOGLEFINANCE attributes you can use in Google Sheets Tutorial on how to use GOOGLEFINANCE function in Google Sheets How to track stocks using the GOOGLE FINANCE formula How to use GOOGLEFINANCE function to get historical data about stocks Use GOOGLEFINANCE function to work with currency Get currency exchange value with GOOGLEFINANCE Import historical currency exchange rates with GOOGLEFINANCE How often does the GOOGLEFINANCE function update in Google Sheets? GOOGLE FINANCE not working – what are the reasons? How to avoid the GOOGLE FINANCE internal error? How to retrieve data from Yahoo Finance API without coding Data entities and parameters to use for importing data from Yahoo Finance How to get dividend data and options from stocks using GOOGLEFINANCE function How to get Xpath query Is the GOOGLEFINANCE function worth it? GOOGLEFINANCE Google Sheets explainedGOOGLEFINANCE syntax in Google SheetsAccording to the Google official documentation, here is the GOOGLEFINANCE formula syntax:
All other parameters for the GOOGLEFINANCE function are optional:
GOOGLE FINANCE formula examplesTake a look at this basic example of how GOOGLEFINANCE function works: =GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY") In this formula example, we use GOOGLEFINANCE to import data about the stock price of Google back in 2014.
GOOGLEFINANCE attributes you can use in Google SheetsAttributes for real-time datapriceopenThe price at of market opening.highThe current day’s high price.lowThe current day’s low price.volumeThe current day’s trading volume.marketcapThe market capitalization of the stock.tradetimeThe time of the last trade.datadelayHow delayed the real-time data is.volumeavgThe average daily trading volume.peThe price/earnings ratio.epsThe earnings per share.high52The 52-week high price.low52The 52-week low price.changeThe price change since the previous trading day’s close.betaThe beta value.changepctThe percentage change in price since the previous trading day’s close.closeyestThe previous day’s closing price.sharesThe number of outstanding shares.currencyThe currency in which the security is priced. Currencies don’t have trading windows, so open, low, high, and volume won’t return a value for this argument.Attributes for historical dataopenThe opening price for the specified date(s).closeThe closing price for the specified date(s).highThe high price for the specified date(s).lowThe low price for the specified date(s).volumeThe volume for the specified date(s).allAll of the above.Attributes for mutual fund datacloseyestThe previous day’s closing price.dateThe date at which the net asset value was reported.returnytdThe year-to-date return.netassetsThe net assets.changeThe change in the most recently reported net asset value and the one immediately prior.changepctThe percentage change in the net asset value.yieldpctThe distribution yield, the sum of the prior 12 months’ income distributions (stock dividends).returndayOne-day total return.return1One-week total return.return4Four-week total return.return1313 week total return.return5252 week (annual) total return.return156156 week (3 year) total return.return260260 week (5 year) total return.incomedividendThe amount of the most recent cash distribution.incomedividenddateThe date of the most recent cash distribution.capitalgainThe amount of the most recent capital gain distribution.morningstarratingThe Morningstar “star” rating.expenseratioThe fund’s expense ratio.Now let’s check out the power of GOOGLEFINANCE through other real-life examples. Tutorial on how to use GOOGLEFINANCE function in Google SheetsHow to track stocks using the GOOGLE FINANCE formulaStocks represent a part of the company’s ownership and are traded on a stock exchange such as NASDAQ or through brokers. People buy stocks for several purposes: trading, getting dividend income, etc. To assess your stock easily and observe its changes, GOOGLEFINANCE function takes your stock data directly from Google Finance to your Google Sheets. First, you will need to get the ticker symbols of the companies you are interested in to get your current stock value or price. You can either Google it (for example, “facebook ticker”) or use a tool such as Yahoo Finance. For example, you want to import the stock price or value of Facebook Inc. traded on NASDAQ. The ticker symbol for Facebook is =GOOGLEFINANCE(B2, "price")9; for NASDAQ, it will read =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))0. Type =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))0 in the formula along with =GOOGLEFINANCE("NASDAQ: FB","price")2 as the attribute. Here is how your GOOGLE FINANCE formula should look:=GOOGLEFINANCE("NASDAQ: FB","price")Alternatively, it is possible to reference cells in your argument. The formula with our ticker symbol in cell B2 looks like this: =GOOGLEFINANCE(B2, "price") How to use GOOGLEFINANCE function to get historical data about stocksYou may need to acquire historical stock data to examine the company’s history, anticipate future events, etc. Let’s import historical stock data about Eni S.p.A., an Italian multinational oil and gas company. It’s ticker symbol is =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))3; =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))4 is the argument for the high price for the specified date span. Here is the GOOGLEFINANCE formula:=GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))Use GOOGLEFINANCE function to work with currencyIt is quite easy to access the current exchange rate in your sheets using the GOOGLE FINANCE formula. For example, we need to import the rate of the currency pair PLN to CAD. Here is the GOOGLE FINANCE formula: =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")An alternate method of doing this is by using the cell of your argument. Here is the formula to get the USD to GBP currency rate: =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) Get currency exchange value with GOOGLEFINANCEImporting a pure currency rate is not as convenient as converting the value from one currency to another right away. With Google Sheets and GOOGLEFINANCE function, you can easily build a currency converter. All you need to do is import the exchange rate and multiply it by the value to convert. In this example, B2 cell contains the formula: =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")D2 cell contains the formula, which multiplies the exchange rate returned to B2 and the value to convert from C2: =B2*C2 Import historical currency exchange rates with GOOGLEFINANCEHistorical currency exchange rates give us information on how currencies have behaved in the past. For example, let’s import the historical exchange rate for the currency pair New Zealand Dollar to Indian Rupee (NZDINR). The GOOGLE FINANCE formula is =GOOGLEFINANCE("Currency:NZDINR", "price", DATE(2020,11,25), DATE(2020,12,2))How often does the GOOGLEFINANCE function update in Google Sheets?Most of us use GOOGLEFINANCE for real-time data. So, we need to know how fast it can do the job. GOOGLEFINANCE can have a delay of up to 20 minutes, and you will need to manually open your spreadsheet before an update can happen. The spreadsheet will fetch only the values saved the last time the spreadsheet was opened. GOOGLE FINANCE not working – what are the reasons?The GOOGLEFINANCE function has some limitations, and it’s not always reliable. There is no guarantee that too many GOOGLEFINANCE formulas won’t return an =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))5 error at some point. The data you can get using the GOOGLEFINANCE function is not for financial industry professional use.Another reason for the =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))5 error is the attempt to retrieve historical data from Google Finance via the Sheets API or Apps Script. Why? Google Finance API is no longer supported and is not documented. How to avoid the GOOGLE FINANCE internal error?You can’t fix the internal error of your GOOGLEFINANCE formula, but you can use an alternative way to get your financial data. Some financial traders or investors rely on financial services and use their APIs to import data to Google Sheets. Yahoo Finance and its API is the best replacement to Google Finance for both individual and enterprise-level users. Let’s see how you can do this. How to retrieve data from Yahoo Finance API without codingWait! Wasn’t Yahoo Finance API shut down in 2017? It was, but sometime in 2019, it’s unofficial API came out. With it, you can query:
The best tool for getting data from APIs without coding is the JSON Client. It’s an integration tool provided by Coupler.io, a solution for automating data import to Google Sheets, Excel or BigQuery from different sources like Airtable, Pipedrive, HubSpot, etc. There are numerous ready-to-use integrations, such as HubSpot to Excel. In our case, we’ll need to set up a custom one by connecting to the API. Let’s see how it works: Sign in to Coupler.io, click Add importer and select the source and destination apps: JSON and Google Sheets accordingly. After that, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
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JSON URL for major data entities: =GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY")0JSON URL for historical data about prices, splits and dividends: =GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY")1
=GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY")2Check out all data query options. Click Proceed to Destination Settings. Destination
Click Proceed to Schedule Settings. ScheduleToggle on Automatic data refresh and configure the schedule if you want to retrieve data automatically to Google Sheets. Click Save and Run to import your data. Connect API to Excel On A Schedule With No Code Data entities and parameters to use for importing data from Yahoo FinanceMajor dataJSON URL: =GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))7Data entityURL query stringPrice=GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))8Key statistical data including (YTD Daily Total Return, profit margins, float shares, etc.)=GOOGLEFINANCE("NYSE:E","high",DATE(2019,8,21),DATE(2019,8,30))9Expense Ratio=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")0Profile Data=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")1Income statements history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")2Quarterly income statements history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")3Balance Sheet history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")4Quarterly balance Sheet history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")5Cash flow statement history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")6Quarterly cash flow statement history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")7Financial data=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")8Calendar events=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:PLNCAD")9Securities filings =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 0Recommendation trend=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 1Upgrade & downgrade history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 2Institution ownership=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 3Fund ownership=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 4Major direct holders=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 5Major holders breakdown=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 6Insider transactions=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 7Insider holders=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 8Net share purchase activity=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:"&B2&C2) 9Earnings=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")0Earnings history=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")1Earnings trend=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")2Industry trend=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")3Index trend=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")4Sector trend=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")5Historical data about prices, splits and dividendsJSON URL: =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")6URL query string: URL query string parameterDescription=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")7Provide the ticker symbol.=GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")8Start date in the Unix timestamp format. For example, =GOOGLEFINANCE ("Currency:EURUSD")9 is the unix timestamp for Mar 31 2021 11:30:55t.=B2*C20End date in the Unix timestamp format. =B2*C21Specify the time interval, for example: – =B2*C22 denotes 3 months – =B2*C23 denotes one day =B2*C24Add data before and after the market. =B2*C25Add dividends and splits. Yahoo Finance API is not an undisputed alternative to Google Finance. You can also use Coupler.io to fetch data via other APIs, for example, Alpha Vantage or IEX. Check out how we managed to create a currency tracker in Google Sheets using it. How to get dividend data and options from stocks using GOOGLEFINANCE functionGOOGLEFINANCE only provides basic information such as price. Unfortunately, you can’t get dividend stock data with this function… but Google Sheets has another ace in the hole called IMPORTXML. IMPORTXML function is a built-in function to import structured data from webpages. The supported data types include XML, HTML, CSV, TSV, as well as RSS and ATOM XML feeds. Read more in our blog post about XML to Google Sheets. And where can we find the necessary structured data about dividends? The answer is Yahoo Finance – from here, you can pull the dividend and yield information using IMPORTXML. The IMPORTXML function has two parameters: =B2*C26 and =B2*C27. The =B2*C26 is the URL of the stock being searched for on Yahoo finance – for example, https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL is the =B2*C26 for Apple Inc. How to get Xpath queryTo get the =B2*C27, complete the following steps:
=GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY")3You can split the dividend and yield into different columns using the SPLIT function in Google Sheets. In the example below, we nested a few functions into one advanced formula which imports the dividend and yield, and then split them into two different columns: =GOOGLEFINANCE("GOOG","price","1/1/2014","12/31/2014", "DAILY")4
By doing this, we have pulled data from Yahoo Finance and split it into their columns successfully! Is the GOOGLEFINANCE function worth it?GOOGLEFINANCE is not an all-in-one solution, as you can see for yourself. However, it may significantly optimize your data manipulation scope. On the other hand, it’s not quite a reliable function and you should always have a backup plan, such as an API service connected to Google Sheets using the JSON Client importer. Anyway, the final decision is up to you. Good luck with your data! One last thing – here is the list of attributes that you can use for real time data, historical data, and mutual fund data. Enjoy! |
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