Issues with xlsread (of a csv file) importing an empty dataset

I have issues with using xlsread with the attached csv file. My firend had no issues importing it, but when I am trying with the same code, just

data = xlsread('filename');

my output gives an empty dataset for data [ ]. I tired on both my laptop and stationary and getting the same issue.

Anyone who can help enlighten me with my error?

Much appreciated

Answer 1

[madhan ravi]

Use readtable() to read the file:

data = readtable('Vix_SP500.csv'); 
        %         ^^^^^^^^^^^^^---- this is your filename

[Kristian Opsahl]

Perfect, it works.

But, have you any idea why xlsread works for one, and not for me?

[madhan ravi]

I am sorry I won't be able to answer that , I use Mac so I use readtable() to read .csv and excel files.

[madhan ravi]

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/381765-xlsread-date-reading-not-working