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Using a watchlist

Updated 31 October 2026 · 2 min read · 10 Contents

Plain-language meaning

A watchlist is a personal collection of exact exchange listings used to revisit research. Adding a listing does not buy it and is not a recommendation.

Where it appears #

Open Watchlist from Portfolio or navigation. Optional columns expose source-backed price, return, risk, technical and fundamental fields.

Step-by-step workflow #

1. Create or select a group. 2. Search within the intended exchange, or import a TradingView, Yahoo or Google Finance export or a one-symbol-per-line file (up to 500 rows; importing needs Pro). 3. Add the exact listing. 4. Choose optional metrics. 5. Review freshness and unavailable fields. 6. Open Stock Details for evidence. Your order is saved to the account, and Pro members can export as CSV or for TradingView.

Worked example #

Adding AAPL on NASDAQ and SHOP on TSX keeps USD and CAD values separate. A blank beta column remains — until enough synchronized benchmark history exists.

How to interpret the result #

Positive/negative returns describe their stated window. High risk flags request review; they are not trade instructions. A dash is excluded from comparison rather than ranked as zero.

Unavailable and zero #

A genuine source-reported or calculated zero is displayed as 0. Unavailable (—) means verified evidence is absent, unsupported, stale or not computable; it is never silently changed to zero.

Limitations and common mistakes #

Do not mix ticker text with identity, compare unlike currencies as one total, or assume a stale row is current. Watchlists can become biased collections and do not measure a complete portfolio.

Market-specific differences #

The same ticker can exist on multiple venues. Price scale, session and currency follow the saved exchange; LSE pence and pound values must remain distinguishable.

Related terms and next steps #

Continue with Market Details, Charts and indicators, Screeners, and glossary terms market capitalisation, volume, volatility, beta and unavailable.

Educational use only #

This guide is descriptive education, not investment advice, a prediction, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, rebalance or place an order.

Educational information only; not investment advice or an order service.
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