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Solution
The best formula to use to accomplish this task is to use the “=IMPORTDATA()” function in Excel. This function allows you to import data from a URL to a spreadsheet.
Steps to Implement:
1. Open your Excel spreadsheet and enter the “=IMPORTDATA()” function into a cell.
2. Inside the parenthesis, enter the URL for the stock you want to track.
3. Press enter and the data should be imported into the cell.
4. You can repeat this process for multiple stocks and create an entire tracker.
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Automatically updates stock prices
- Imports data quickly
Cons:
- Can only import data from URL
- Data isn't always up to date