Definition

Converts a price quotation given as a decimal value into a decimal fraction.

Sample Usage

Syntax
DOLLARFR(decimal_price, unit)
  • decimal_price - The price quotation given as a decimal value..
  • unit - The units of the desired fraction, e.g. 8 for 1/8ths or 32 for 1/32nds.
Notes
  • DOLLARFR is used to convert from decimal format to prices specified on certain securities exchanges with minimal increments (e.g. 1/8 or 1/32). These prices may be transmitted on electronic exchanges as 100.01 for 100 1/8 or 100 1/32 depending on the system and minimal increment. DOLLARFR(100.125,8) results in 100.01 whereas DOLLARDE(100.03125,32) also results in 100.01.
See Also
DOLLARDE: Converts a price quotation given as a decimal fraction into a decimal value.
 
 
In order to use the DOLLARDE formula, start with your edited Excellentable:


  
    
      



    

        
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