How to find the next higher value??

Hi,

I have a formula that under the correct circumstances generates a "Buy" signal but otherwise leave the cell blank. Let us assume that this signal is located in cell M1. When I get this signal I need a formula in N2:N6 that compares the value in H1 with the following values in H2:H6. I want the formula to return a "Sell" signal when/if Excel find the first bigger value than H1. If no value is higher than H1 I still want Y6 to signal "Sell".

If for example H3 gives me a "Sell" signal, then H4:H6 must not generate any signal but be blank.

In column M I may find several randomly occasions with a "Buy" signal so I need to be able to copy the formula downwards but to be applied on the separate "Buy" signals.

I am not able to use Match + index since the values must be sorted in date (column B) chronological order.

Is the above even possible and if so, can someone help me?

Thanks in advance!
Jonas

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1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

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3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

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