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Downloading Data using the Bloomberg Excel Add-In (Bloomberg API)
DAPI <GO> - Bloomberg Excel Add-In Menu– Provides information on Bloomberg formulas and functions. Bloomberg Formula Syntax
BDH (Bloomberg Data History) downloads the historical data for a selected security and time frame. • For this syntax you need the security, the field, the start date and the end date. • Example: =BDH("SPX Index","PX_LAST","01/01/2007","12/31/2007") - Returns closing prices for the S&P 500 Index from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2007.
BDP (Bloomberg Data Point) downloads data to a single cell in the Excel spreadsheet. This formula is used for only one security and one field. • For this syntax you need the security and the field. • Example: =BDP("IBM US Equity","PX_LAST") - Last Price of IBM (Static Quote).
BDS (Bloomberg Data Set) downloads descriptive data to the Excel spreadsheet and uses multiple cells. • For this syntax you need the security and the field. • Example: =BDS("C US Equity","CIE_DES_BULK")- Company Description of Citigroup Inc. Function Builder • Allows you to create a single formula. • Click on the Function Builder icon on the Bloomberg toolbar in Excel. Importing Data Wizard • Allows you to find the data you are looking for and download it into a spreadsheet. • Click onthe Import Data Icon on the Bloomberg toolbar in Excel. Field Search Tool • Helps you locate Bloomberg codes for different market sectors. • Click on the Field Search icon on the Bloomberg toolbar in Excel. • Options: Searching for a Field Mnemonic or Selecting a Field from the Category List. Scenario Builder • Allows you to perform Bloomberg’s financials calculations in Excel. • Select Scenario Builder from the Bloomberg Menu.