Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to pull information from MarketWatch into my Google Sheets. I’ve been messing around with different formulas and add-ons, but nothing seems to work. It’s driving me crazy! Has anyone here successfully done this before? I’d really appreciate some tips or maybe a step-by-step guide if possible. I’m not looking for anything too complicated, just the basics to get me started. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
I’ve had success extracting MarketWatch data using Google Sheets’ built-in GOOGLEFINANCE function. It’s straightforward and doesn’t require any add-ons. The syntax is =GOOGLEFINANCE(“TICKER”, “attribute”). For example, =GOOGLEFINANCE(“AAPL”, “price”) will give you Apple’s current stock price. You can pull various attributes like volume, market cap, and 52-week high/low. Keep in mind that data might be delayed by 15-20 minutes. If you need more specific or real-time data, you might want to consider using an API or a dedicated financial data service.
As someone who’s worked extensively with financial data in Google Sheets, I can tell you that the IMPORTXML function is a game-changer for pulling MarketWatch data. It’s more flexible than IMPORTHTML and can grab specific elements.
Here’s the basic structure:
=IMPORTXML(“https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/TICKER”, “//path/to/element”)
You’ll need to inspect the MarketWatch page source to find the right XPath. It takes some trial and error, but once you get it right, you can pull almost any data point.
Pro tip: MarketWatch sometimes changes their page structure, so keep an eye on your formulas. I’ve had to adjust mine a few times over the years. Also, be mindful of request limits to avoid getting your IP blocked.
hey mate, i’ve done this before! u can use the IMPORTHTML function in sheets. it goes like =IMPORTHTML(“https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/TICKER”, “table”, 1) replace TICKER with wat u need. might need to play around with the table number. good luck!