TradingView, a popular social trading platform, offers a robust charting system that allows users to create and customize charts to fit their trading styles. If you're new to TradingView, you might be wondering how to set up multiple charts to monitor various assets or indicators. This guide will walk you through the process, from creating your first chart to adding more charts to your workspace.
Before we dive in, ensure you have a TradingView account. If you haven't, sign up at TradingView to enjoy their extensive features, including advanced charting tools.
Creating Your First Chart
To begin, let's create your first chart. This will serve as the foundation for adding more charts later.
1. Log in to your TradingView account and click on the '+' icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Select 'New Chart' from the dropdown menu.
Choosing Your Asset
In the 'Symbol' search bar, type the ticker symbol of the asset you want to chart. For example, if you want to chart Apple Inc., type 'AAPL'. Select the asset from the dropdown list that appears.
You can also browse assets by category, such as 'Stocks', 'Forex', or 'Cryptocurrencies', by clicking on the 'Browse' tab next to the search bar.
Selecting Your Timeframe
Next, choose the timeframe for your chart. The timeframe determines the interval at which your chart updates. Common timeframes include 1-minute, 1-hour, and 1-day. To change the timeframe, click on the timeframe indicator at the bottom of the chart and select your desired timeframe from the dropdown menu.
Once you've chosen your asset and timeframe, your chart will appear. You can now start customizing it to suit your needs.
Adding More Charts to Your Workspace
Now that you've created your first chart, let's add more charts to your workspace. Having multiple charts allows you to monitor various assets, indicators, or timeframes simultaneously.
1. To add a new chart, click on the '+' icon in the top-right corner of your screen again and select 'New Chart'.
Duplicating an Existing Chart
If you want to create a new chart with the same asset and timeframe as an existing one, you can duplicate it. Right-click on the chart you want to duplicate and select 'Duplicate Chart' from the context menu.
This will create a new chart with the same settings as the original. You can then modify the new chart as needed.
Creating a New Chart with Different Settings
To create a new chart with different settings, follow the same steps as creating your first chart. You can choose a different asset, timeframe, or even a different chart type, such as candlestick, bar, or line charts.
You can also add indicators, drawings, and other customizations to your charts. These features allow you to analyze your charts more effectively and make informed trading decisions.
Arranging Your Charts
Once you have multiple charts in your workspace, you can arrange them to suit your preferences. TradingView offers several layout options for displaying your charts.
1. To switch between layout options, click on the 'Layout' button in the top-right corner of your screen. You can choose from layouts like 'Grid', 'Horizontal', or 'Vertical' to arrange your charts.
Resizing Charts
You can also resize your charts to give more or less space to specific charts. To resize a chart, hover your mouse over the edge of the chart until the resize cursor appears. Then, click and drag the edge to resize the chart.
Resizing charts allows you to prioritize certain charts or make better use of your workspace's available space.
Moving Charts
To move a chart to a different position in your workspace, click and drag the chart's title bar to the desired location. You can also use the 'Layout' button to move charts by clicking on a chart and then clicking on the layout option you want to apply.
Moving charts allows you to organize your workspace more efficiently and focus on the charts that matter most to you.
As you become more familiar with TradingView's charting system, you'll find that creating and managing multiple charts is an essential part of your trading routine. Whether you're monitoring different assets, timeframes, or indicators, having multiple charts at your fingertips allows you to make more informed trading decisions. So, start exploring TradingView's charting features today and take your trading to the next level!