12.1 Chart

To bring up the Chart window, go to the menu bar Quote -> Chart or click on the toolbar icon. To view the chart for a symbol, type the symbol in the symbol field in the upper left corner of the window and hit Enter. Figure 12.1.1 shows a standard Chart window, consisting of three components: a navigation bar at the top, a Chart area, and a Volume area.

Figure 12.1.1

Navigation Bar

Navigation Bar is the main vehicle to control all the functionality in the Chart. Figure 12.1.2 is a detailed description of the Navigation Bar.

Figure 12.1.2

Time Horizon

The Second section in the navigation bar is the Time Horizon drop-down menu, from which you can select Daily Chart, Intraday Chart including 1 Minute, 5 Minute…. (See Figure 12.1.3).

Figure 12.1.3

Candle Stick

To view Candle Stick chart, click on the Candle Stick button (see Figure 12.1.4).

Figure 12.1.4

Color Scheme

To change the color scheme of the chart, click on the Color Scheme button (see Figure 12.1.5) and customize the color in the pop-up window.

Figure 12.1.5

Trend Line and Chart Data

Right click on the chart and you will see a drop-down menu as Figure 12.1.6. You can draw trend lines by selecting the option here. You can also view the chart data in the Chart Info Panel.

Figure 12.1.6