{"id":8527,"date":"2023-11-21T10:41:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/trading-lessons\/ibkr-desktop-introduction-to-charts\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:05:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T22:05:20","slug":"ibkr-desktop-introduction-to-charts","status":"publish","type":"trading-lessons","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/trading-lessons\/ibkr-desktop-introduction-to-charts\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Charts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When users log in to IBKR Desktop, by default they will see the Positions tab within the Portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By selecting an instrument, a basic thumbnail chart displays in the panel to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/charts-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199358 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, users may launch a full-size chart area by either double-clicking on a symbol or by clicking the Quote icon in the left panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quote Panel is comprised of two panels. By default, the Quote panel opens with the Charts tab selected. Users may also access Option Chains within the Quote panel by clicking on the tab above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/charts-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199361 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the symbol in your chart, select an asset from the Financial Instrument section of the Quote panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-changing-time-display\">Changing Time Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The user can change the time period displayed from the lower left of the chart by clicking on any of the desired time period buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/charts-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199362 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the icons along the top of the chart, the user may change the periodicity of the chart display from intraday to daily, weekly etc. For example, let\u2019s choose a symbol and set the display to 1y below the chart. 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The user may scroll down the list or enter a search term. In this case user is looking for \u2018moving average\u2019 and starts to type in the input field. Click the desired indicator to add immediately to the chart. By hovering above the study data beneath the ticker symbol, floating icons appear to the right of the added study and user may hide, see settings or delete the study. In this case user selects settings and can adjust the study inputs to change the settings and click \u2018ok\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/charts-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199367 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the user has added a series of indicators to a chart, it may be saved as an indicator template by tapping the four-squares icon and entering a name followed by \u2018save\u2019. Saved templates may be accessed by clicking this icon later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also save applied indicators as a template, show or hide Outside Regular Trading Hours data, and save the current chart as a snapshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accessing-drawing-tools\">Accessing Drawing Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing tools are concealed behind a blue arrow along the lower left edge of the chart. Click that to expand the drawing tools panel. Here the user may click an icon to use a drawing tool. When active, the tool icon is blue. Here, at the top of the icon set, the user can click on or off the chart crosshairs. Use the tools to draw Fibonacci Retracement, Trend Lines and more. Hold your mouse over an icon to see the extended tool menu when applicable. 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The left side panel must be reopened to select a symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increasing-the-display-to-multi-chart-mode\">Increasing the Display to Multi-Chart Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The user may view multiple charts using multi-chart mode. The multi-chart icon is labelled to the upper right of the display. Click the multi-chart icon to reveal layout choices for up to eight styles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/charts-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199373 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The user may display multiple charts that use the same symbol in each panel by activating Sync in Layout \u2013 Symbol. 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