Microsoft 365 Copilot for Complex Financial Calculations

This article explores the use of Microsoft Copilot for intricate financial calculations within Excel. It provides examples of prompts that users can input to receive assistance in setting up Excel spreadsheets for financial modeling, including stock options and investment tracking. Copilot offers suggestions for formulas and functions, and its natural language understanding allows for intuitive communication. Using Copilot can enhance efficiency and accuracy in creating intricate financial models and making investment decisions.

Let’s initiate specific prompts with the illustrations.

To use Copilot in Excel, open Excel and click on Copilot in the top right corner, which will prompt the following.

Prompt 1: “Hello there! I’m developing a financial model for a project that includes stock options. Assume I own 100 call options for Company X with a strike price of $50 and an expiration date of June 30, 2024. Company X’s current stock price is $55. I would like to evaluate the potential profit or loss from exercising these options at various future stock values, considering transaction expenses and taxes. Could you please assist me in setting up the Excel spreadsheet to replicate this scenario?”

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Complex Prompt 2: “Hello! I currently manage a variety of investments, including equities, bonds, and commodities. My stock holdings consist of 100 shares of Company X, 50 shares of Company Y, and 75 shares of Company Z, all purchased at different prices over time. I want to create a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet that not only tracks the current market value of each asset but also analyzes the prospective profit or loss depending on several scenarios, such as selling at particular price objectives or holding for a set term. Could you help me set up this dynamic model to improve my investment decisions?”

However, it does offer a helpful approach to setting up an Excel spreadsheet for modeling the potential profit or loss from exercising stock options.

• Formula and Function Suggestions: It can offer suggestions for setting up formulas and functions in Excel to perform calculations, analyze data, or visualize results.
• Natural Language Understanding: Copilot’s ability to understand natural language allows for intuitive communication, making it easier to convey complex financial concepts and receive tailored assistance.
• Efficiency and Accuracy: Users may utilize Copilot’s capabilities to expedite the process of creating intricate financial models, gaining deeper insights into complex financial data, and making smarter choices about their investment strategies and business operations.

In conclusion, Microsoft Copilot proves to be an invaluable asset for intricate financial calculations within Excel. Explored through two complex prompts, Copilot showcases its ability to set up dynamic models for stock options and diversified investments. Not only does it offer a user-friendly approach to Excel spreadsheet creation, focusing on potential profit or loss scenarios, but it also provides suggestions for formulas and functions. With its natural language understanding, Copilot enhances communication, facilitating efficient and accurate financial modeling. Users can leverage Copilot for Microsoft 365 to expedite the creation of intricate financial models, gain deeper insights, and make informed investment decisions, ultimately improving their overall strategy. Sign up for Copilot today to revolutionize your financial modeling experience.