How to Get OTC Volume in Excel

Get otc volume directly in Excel using custom formulas. Retrieve financial data, automate your workflows, and keep your spreadsheets updated with our Excel add-in.

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=FDN("OtcVolume", "AABB", "", 5)

This formula pulls data into your spreadsheet once our Excel add-in is installed.

Formula Result

See exactly how data fills into your sheet when the formula runs. This example shows the actual up-to-date information returned.

ABCDEF
1trading_symboltitle_of_securitymonth_start_datemonthly_volumeprevious_monthly_volumevolume_year_to_date
2AABBAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock2026-06-011467691751784249091266298597
3AABBAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock2026-05-011784249091213676151119529422
4AABBAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock2026-04-01121367615140025846941104513
5AABBAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock2026-03-01140025846213588468819736898
6AABBAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock2026-02-01213588468466122584679711052
ABCDEF
1trading_symbolAABBAABBAABBAABBAABB
2title_of_securityAsia Broadband Inc Common StockAsia Broadband Inc Common StockAsia Broadband Inc Common StockAsia Broadband Inc Common StockAsia Broadband Inc Common Stock
3month_start_date2026-06-012026-05-012026-04-012026-03-012026-02-01
4monthly_volume146769175178424909121367615140025846213588468
5previous_monthly_volume178424909121367615140025846213588468466122584
6volume_year_to_date12662985971119529422941104513819736898679711052
Over-the-counter (OTC) stocks typically represent ownership of equity in smaller companies that do not meet the criteria for regular listings. Some stocks may not be liquid at all. The formula provides information about the monthly share volume traded for a certain security.

Steps to Get Started

01
Install the Add-in

Open Excel, navigate to the Home tab, select Add-ins, and search for FinancialData.Net.

02
Grab Your Key

Sign in to your account at FinancialData.Net, open the dashboard, and copy your API key.

03
Run Your Formula

Open the task pane in Excel, save your API key, and start typing the =FDN(...) formula.

Formula Reference

Use the formula to retrieve financial data by specifying a dataset, ticker symbol, and additional parameters.

=FDN(dataset, identifier, argument, maxRows)
datasetString
Specifies the dataset to query. Enter the dataset name enclosed in quotation marks, for example "OtcVolume".
identifierString
Accepts one or multiple identifiers such as ticker symbols (e.g., "AAPL" or "AAPL,MSFT") or other supported identifier types.
argumentString
Filters the dataset output using an additional parameter, such as a date like "2025-01-15" or a reporting period like "year" or "quarter".
maxRowsInteger
Limits the number of records returned by the formula. For example, setting the value to 5 returns the five most recent rows.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

If Excel doesn't recognize the =FDN() formula, the add-in may not have loaded correctly. Restart Excel or reinstall the add-in from the Office Add-ins Store.

Excel displays this error when it does not recognize the =FDN() formula. This means the add-in is either not installed or has been disabled.

The =FDN() formula outputs multiple rows and columns of data, which Excel blocks if any existing text or formatting occupies the surrounding cells. Simply clear these obstructing cells to allow the formula to expand completely.

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