An Introduction to Interactive Charts and Technical Analysis
Each trader depends on tools to assist them in their overall trading strategy. While some tools are more popular than others, charting remains a cornerstone for most of the trading community. But as powerful as charts can be, they can take a great deal of time and effort to maximize their potential, often leaving new traders overwhelmed. Therefore, it’s best to start with the basics, build a foundation of knowledge, and continue developing from there. And our interactive charts are the perfect way to begin your charting journey.
Our interactive charts are the most-used tool on the website, packed with powerful features and settings. However, most users are unaware of the depth and range of customization Barchart provides its members.
Join John Rowland, Barchart's Head of Trading Education, as he demonstrates our interactive charts' advanced features, tools, and settings. This will include simple tasks such as choosing from one of the many chart types, aggregations, or the 100+ studies we offer. John will also cover advanced features such as making dividend adjustments, comparing the returns of multiple assets, and creating ratio charts.
Viewers will also learn how to customize and save chart templates to quickly change charts without having to set each one individually. You will discover what Grid View is and how it allows you to examine one market over four different time frames and up to three studies simultaneously. As a bonus, John will also share some time-saving tips to help you chart as efficiently as possible.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction (0:00)
2. General Chart Features (2:30)
3. Streaming and Real-Time Data (2:50)
4. Extended Hours (3:54)
5. Changing the Symbol (5:12)
6. Bar Types (6:20)
7. Setting the Chart Time Frame (9:14)
8. Futures "Nearby" Charts (11:31)
9. Zooming and Panning the Chart (12:57)
10. Chart Settings (14:51)
11. High/Low Price Markers (15:45)
12. Chart Size and Symbol/Study Headers (17:46)
13. Trackball (19:27)
14. Crosshairs (19:53)
15. Scale Settings, Log/Linear (20:30)
16. Price Labels (24:39)
17. Futures Contract Rolling (26:58)
18. Right-Click Options (29:29)
19. Dividends, Earnings, Splits (30:03)
20. Tools and Annotations (32:06)
21. Studies (46:34)
22. Moving Chart Panes (52:01)
23. Chart Templates (54:09)
24. Comparison Charts (58:34)
25. Expression Charts (1:02:49)
26. Grid Charts (1:07:40)
27. Chart Menu (1:11:05)
28. Popout Chart and Dark Theme (1:13:19)
29. Wrap-up (1:14:23)
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