PRODUCTX

Calculates the product of an expression evaluated for each row in a table.

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What it does?

Calculates the product of an expression evaluated for each row in a table.

Syntax

PRODUCTX(<table>,<expression>)

Returns

A decimal number.

What is the PRODUCTX Function?

The PRODUCTX function in DAX is like a skilled chef, taking individual ingredients from each row and multiplying them together based on a specified expression. It allows for dynamic calculations, making it ideal for scenarios where the values depend on other columns in your dataset! 🍽️✨

Example 1: Total Investment Growth with Contributions

Imagine you’re evaluating the growth of various investments where each investment has a different initial amount and a growth factor. Here’s how your data might look:

InvestmentGrowth table

Investment Type

Initial Amount ($)

Growth Factor

Stock A

10,000

1.05

Stock B

15,000

1.08

Stock C

20,000

1.03

Stock D

5,000

1.10

To find the total revenue from these investments after growth, you would use the PRODUCTX function like this:

Total Revenue = 
PRODUCTX(InvestmentGrowth,
InvestmentGrowth[Initial Amount ($)] *
InvestmentGrowth[Growth Factor])

In this scenario, the function evaluates the expression for each row, calculating the revenue for each investment:

In this scenario, the function evaluates the expression for each row, calculating the revenue for each investment:

  • Stock A: 10,000 x 1.05 = 10,500
  • Stock B: 15,000 x 1.08 = 16,200
  • Stock C: 20,000 x 1.03 = 20,600
  • Stock D: 5,000 x 1.10 = 5,500

Now, to find the total revenue from all investments, PRODUCTX would multiply the calculated values together:

  • Total Revenue: 10,500 x 16,200 x 20,600 x 5,500 =

This would yield the overall revenue after growth based on each investment’s contribution multiplied! 💰📈

Example 2: Future Value of an Investment with Fixed Interest Rate

Imagine you’re evaluating an investment’s future value over a set number of years, where you have a fixed present value (initial investment) and a fixed interest rate applied annually. Here’s how your data might look:

Investments table

Year

Annuity Periods

Fixed Interest Rate (%)

1

1

5

2

2

5

3

3

6

4

4

6

Let’s say your current investment is $10,000. To calculate the future value after applying the interest rate over the annuity periods, you can use the following DAX expression:

Future Value = 
[Current Investment] * PRODUCTX(InvestmentTable,
1 + (InvestmentTable[Fixed Interest Rate (%)]/100))

In this example, we are effectively calculating:

  1. After Year 1: 10,000 x 1.05 = 10,500
  2. After Year 2: 10.500 x 1.05 = 11,025
  3. After Year 3: 11,025 x 1.06 = 11,706.50
  4. After Year 4: 11,706.50 x 1.06 = 12,387.69

By incorporating the varying interest rates, the total future value of the investment after four years is approximately $12,387.69. 💰 🧐

Conclusion: Optimize Your Investment Analysis with PRODUCTX!

The PRODUCTX function in DAX allows you to evaluate expressions across rows, effectively analyzing complex financial scenarios like returns after management fees. By understanding how to use PRODUCTX, you can uncover deeper insights into your investment portfolio and its performance. Let’s maximize those investment returns! 💰📈