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Create a script that will loop through all the stocks for one year and output the following information. The solution should be capable of returning the stock with the "Greatest % increase", "Greatest % decrease", and "Greatest total volume". The script must be adjustable to run on every worksheet (each representing a different year) with a single execution. Use the sheet named "alphabetical_testing.xlsx" for development and testing purposes, ensuring the script processes smaller datasets efficiently within 3-5 minutes. The code should perform consistently across all worksheets. The goal is to automate the tedious task of analyzing stock data annually, making it easily repeatable with a single click. Submission requires uploading screenshots of results for each year and the VBA scripts as separate files to GitHub.

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Create A Script That Will Loop Through All The Stocks For One Year And

Stock Data Analysis VBA Script

This document presents a comprehensive VBA script designed to analyze stock data across multiple worksheets within an Excel workbook, each representing a different year. The primary objective is to process a dataset of stock information over a year, identify key stocks with the highest percentage increase, highest percentage decrease, and greatest total volume, and do so efficiently for multiple years with minimal manual intervention.

Introduction and Objectives

Analyzing stock market data is often a repetitive and time-consuming task, especially when performed annually across various datasets. Automating this process using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) offers significant efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use. The goal of this script is to:

  • Loop through all worksheets in an Excel workbook, each representing a different year's stock data.
  • For each worksheet, process stock data to determine:
    • Stock with the greatest percentage increase during the year
    • Stock with the greatest percentage decrease during the year
    • Stock with the greatest total volume traded during the year
  • Display the results systematically within each worksheet for easy review.
  • Ensure the script runs efficiently within a 3-5 minute window on smaller datasets.
  • Allow the same script to be run once to process all worksheets, simplifying user effort.

Dataset and Assumptions

The dataset is structured with at least the following columns:

  • Stock Symbol
  • Opening price
  • Closing price
  • Volume traded each day
  • Date

The script assumes:

  • Each worksheet contains daily stock data for a particular year.
  • Data ranges are consistent across sheets.
  • Results shall be stored in designated cells within each worksheet for visibility.

VBA Script Structure and Logic

1. Loop Through Worksheets

Using a For Each loop on ThisWorkbook.Worksheets, the script iterates over each sheet, avoiding the need for manual selection.

2. Process Data for Each Sheet

Within each worksheet, the script:

  • Identifies data range dynamically based on headers or data bounds.
  • Calculates the percentage change for each stock across the year.
  • Sums total volumes for each stock.
  • Stores temporary results to identify maximum and minimum values.

3. Calculate Key Metrics

The script calculates:

  • Percentage increase = ((Closing Price - Opening Price) / Opening Price) * 100
  • Tracks the largest percentage increase and decrease encountered.
  • Aggregates total volume per stock for the year.

4. Output Results

Results are written into specific designated cells in the sheet, for example:

  • "Greatest % Increase:" with stock symbol and value
  • "Greatest % Decrease:" with stock symbol and value
  • "Greatest Total Volume:" with stock symbol and value

Implementation: Sample VBA Code

VBA Script to Automate Yearly Stock Data Analysis



Sub AnalyzeAllSheets()


Dim ws As Worksheet


For Each ws In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets


Call ProcessStockData(ws)


Next ws


End Sub


Sub ProcessStockData(ws As Worksheet)


Dim lastRow As Long


Dim stockDict As Object


Set stockDict = CreateObject("Scripting.Dictionary")


Dim openPrice As Double


Dim closePrice As Double


Dim volume As Double


Dim stockSymbol As String


' Identify data range


lastRow = ws.Cells(ws.Rows.Count, "A").End(xlUp).Row


Dim i As Long


' Initialize variables to track extremes


Dim maxIncrease As Double


Dim minDecrease As Double


Dim maxVolume As Double


Dim stockMaxIncrease As String


Dim stockMinDecrease As String


Dim stockMaxVolume As String


maxIncrease = -1E+308 ' Very small number


minDecrease = 1E+308 ' Very large number


maxVolume = -1


' Loop through data rows


For i = 2 To lastRow ' Assuming headers in row 1


stockSymbol = ws.Cells(i, "A").Value


openPrice = ws.Cells(i, "B").Value


closePrice = ws.Cells(i, "C").Value


volume = ws.Cells(i, "D").Value


' Calculate percentage change


Dim percentChange As Double


percentChange = ((closePrice - openPrice) / openPrice) * 100


' Aggregate total volume per stock


If Not stockDict.Exists(stockSymbol) Then


stockDict.Add stockSymbol, Array(0, percentChange)


End If


Dim currentTotal As Double


currentTotal = stockDict(stockSymbol)(0)


stockDict(stockSymbol) = Array(currentTotal + volume, percentChange)


' Track greatest increase


If percentChange > maxIncrease Then


maxIncrease = percentChange


stockMaxIncrease = stockSymbol


End If


' Track greatest decrease


If percentChange 

minDecrease = percentChange


stockMinDecrease = stockSymbol


End If


' Track maximum volume


If volume > maxVolume Then


maxVolume = volume


stockMaxVolume = stockSymbol


End If


Next i


' Output results


ws.Range("F2").Value = "Greatest % Increase:"


ws.Range("G2").Value = stockMaxIncrease & " (" & Format(maxIncrease, "0.00") & "%)"


ws.Range("F3").Value = "Greatest % Decrease:"


ws.Range("G3").Value = stockMinDecrease & " (" & Format(minDecrease, "0.00") & "%)"


ws.Range("F4").Value = "Greatest Total Volume:"


ws.Range("G4").Value = stockMaxVolume & " (" & Format(stockDict(stockMaxVolume)(0), "0") & " shares)"


End Sub

Performance and Optimization Tips

  • For larger datasets, consider disabling screen updating and calculation during processing:


Application.ScreenUpdating = False


Application.Calculation = xlCalculationManual


' ...processing code...


Application.Calculation = xlCalculationAutomatic


Application.ScreenUpdating = True
  • Use dynamic data range detection to prevent processing empty rows.
  • Store results in memory structures before writing to cells for efficiency.

    • Conclusion

    This VBA script automates the process of analyzing stock data across multiple years stored in different worksheets. It identifies key stocks based on percentage change and volume, outputs results systematically, and is designed for efficiency and ease of use. With this automation, users can quickly assess stock performance annually without manual repetition, thereby saving time and reducing errors.

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