How To Add Bloomberg In Excel

Integrating Bloomberg data into Excel enables users to leverage up-to-date financial information for analysis and decision-making. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add Bloomberg functionalities to your Excel environment.

Understanding Bloomberg Excel add-in features and installation processes can significantly enhance productivity in financial analysis tasks. We will break down the necessary steps to not only include Bloomberg in Excel but also discuss how Sourcetable can offer a simpler alternative.

How to Add Bloomberg in Excel

Accessing Bloomberg Data

The Bloomberg Excel Add-in integrates Bloomberg data and analytics directly into Excel. To utilize this feature, users must be logged into a Bloomberg terminal.

Installation Requirements

The add-in supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Office and requires the API data dictionary. It's designed for Bloomberg Platform, Managed B-Pipe users, and EPS solutions clients with B-PIPE subscriptions.

Spreadsheet Integration

With the Spreadsheet Builder, automatically import Bloomberg data, while Worksheet Functions like BDP, BDS, and BDH allow for custom delivery and organization of this data in Excel.

Bloomberg Data Functions

To retrieve current data, use BDP (Bloomberg Data Point). For historical data queries, BDH (Bloomberg Data History) is suitable. The BDS (Bloomberg Data Set) function helps manage large data sets or bulk data.

Data Subscription and Publishing

Managed B-PIPE subscribers can subscribe to data, while Bloomberg Platform users may publish data via the add-in.

Download Limits and Usage Policies

Be aware of monthly and daily download limitations and ensure compliance with Bloomberg's data usage policies. Exceeding these limits triggers error codes from the Excel API.

Excel vs Sourcetable: Revolutionizing Data Management

Sourcetable emerges as a next-gen data integration tool, uplifting the spreadsheet experience beyond the traditional confines of Excel. Its capability to synchronize data from over 37 different sources—including databases, ecommerce, marketing automation, and more—into a single spreadsheet interface, streamlines data management tasks significantly.

The AI copilot feature distinguishes Sourcetable, offering intuitive assistance for complex data manipulation. Unlike Excel's manual approach, Sourcetable automates formula creation and templating, reducing the learning curve and making data integration more accessible to users at all levels.

With an emphasis on efficiency, Sourcetable's AI copilot enables more seamless data querying and decision-making processes compared to Excel. This modern tool eliminates the need for in-depth expertise or coding, facilitating a more integrated and user-friendly experience for high-level data manipulation.

Conclude Your Bloomberg Integration with Excel Effortlessly

Integrating Bloomberg with Excel can streamline financial analysis and enhance data-driven decisions. Sourcetable simplifies this process by providing a versatile spreadsheet environment coupled with powerful AI support. Access real-time data effortlessly through its third-party tool integration.

With Sourcetable, you're not just incorporating Bloomberg data; you're supercharging your spreadsheets with automated reports and AI-driven insights. The AI assistance within Sourcetable stands ready to answer your formula questions and navigate through complex data with ease.

Take the next step in data management and efficiency. Try Sourcetable today and discover the full potential of your spreadsheets.