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 ====== Introduction to StockCharts.com ====== ====== Introduction to StockCharts.com ======
  
-===== Overview =====+===== Overview ​of StockCharts.com ​=====
  
-StockCharts.com ​is the industry’s leading provider of online financial charting tools and analysis resources. Our mission is to help individual investors make smarter financial decisions.+At StockCharts.com, we aim to help individual investors ​and traders ​make smarter financial decisions ​by providing them with the best financial analysis and data visualization tools. We provide two powerful charting platforms—[[https://​support.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=sharpcharts|SharpCharts]] and [[https://​support.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=acp|StockChartsACP]]
  
-Our website is focused on **technical analysis**, a branch of investment analysis that studies ​price history ​via chartsWe provide ​award-winning ​**analysis tools****market commentary** from respected analysts like John Murphy and Martin Pring, and huge collection of **educational resources** that can help anyone ​become a better and more informed investor.+Our website is focused on [[https://​school.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=overview:​ta_101:​ta101_part01|technical analysis]], a branch of investment analysis that uses a stock'​s ​price history ​to forecast its future behaviorIn addition to our award-winning ​[[:​start#​chartingtools|analysis tools]]we provide [[https://​stockcharts.com/​articles/​index.html|market commentary]] from respected analysts like John Murphy, Larry Williams, ​and Martin Pring. We also have vast collection of [[education|educational resources]] that can help you become a better and more informed investor. 
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 +Many of the features of our website can be used from any device with a web browser. You don't need additional plugins or software downloads to view our charts. Some of the more advanced features and functionality may require membership. Visit our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​pricing/​|subscription page]] to learn more about the benefits of becoming a subscriber.  
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 +{{:​211762_information_icon.png|}} We've rolled out an updated SharpCharts Workbench, the next evolution of our classic charting platform. Check out the [[sharpcharts_3.0|new tools, features and updates]] and send us your feedback. 
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-Many of the features of our website can be used for free by anyone from any device that has a modern web browser. No additional plugins or software downloads are necessary to view our charts. Some of the more advanced features and functionality may require membership. Visit our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​|home page]] to find out more about the additional value you get by subscribing to our service. ​ 
  
 ===== Getting Started ===== ===== Getting Started =====
  
-If you're brand-new ​to StockCharts.comyou've come to the right place. In this articlewe will introduce you to some of our most popular features, as well as links to help you learn more. Additionally,​ we recommend you checking out our [[:​getting_started|Getting Started series of articles]] and watching our accompanying instructional video below+To start learning about all the StockCharts has to offerplease watch the video belowthen review the overview information on the rest of this page.
  
 +If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to [[https://​stockcharts.com/​support/​techsupport.html|ask our friendly Customer Support staff]].
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-===== Analysis Tools ===== 
  
-StockCharts provides ​a wide variety of technical analysis tools, including ones for creating ​and customizing ​charts, ​analyzing ​markets and finding ​securities ​worth investing ​in.+===== Our Analysis Tools ===== 
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 +StockCharts provides ​many technical analysis tools. You can create ​and customize ​charts, ​analyze ​marketsand find securities ​to invest ​in using either [[https://​support.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=sharpcharts|SharpCharts]] or [[https://​support.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=acp|StockChartsACP]]
  
 ==== Charting Tools ==== ==== Charting Tools ====
  
-Our flagship charting ​tool**[[https://​stockcharts.com/​h-sc/​ui|SharpCharts]]**, allows you to quickly create bar and candlestick charts for any of the thousands of ticker symbols in our system. ​Using the **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​h-sc/​ui|SharpCharts Workbench]]**, you can customize your charts, adjust the style and add technical indicators and overlays. Favorite customizations can be saved and reused with our ChartStyles feature+Our flagship charting ​platform, [[:sharpcharts|SharpCharts]],​ allows you to quickly create ​high-quality ​bar and candlestick charts for any of the thousands of ticker symbols in our system. ​The [[:sharpcharts#​the_sharpcharts_workbench|SharpCharts Workbench]] ​allows ​you to customize your charts ​any way you want and then save the results in a [[:​chartlists|ChartList]] for later review. SharpCharts supports all popular ​technical indicators and overlays and many charting types—bars,​ candlesticks,​ line, Renko, Kagi, and so on 
  
-We also offer tools for creating several types of specialty charts. These include **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​pnf.php?​c=%24INDU,P|P&​F ​charts]]**which use X'​s ​and O's to display price action; ​**[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​perf.php?​[MARK]|PerfCharts]]**, which allow you to compare the performance of several different stocks on one chart; **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​seasonality.php|Seasonality Charts]]**, which show the months that are best for a given stock; and **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​rrg/​|RRG Charts]]**, which give an interactive,​ non-traditional look at a stock'​s relative strength+We also offer our dynamic chart analysis and trading platform called ​[[:acp|StockChartsACP]] ​("​ACP"​ stands for "​Advanced Charting Platform."​) ​ StockChartsACP (called "​ACP"​ for short) is an interactive web application that lets you quickly createcustomize and save interactive ​charts, ​run technical scans, ​and even trade directly from your charts. ACP also supports several ​**Plug-ins** from our industry partners, which you can install ​to add powerful analysis tools.
  
-**Learn More:** [[:​sharpcharts|SharpCharts]] | [[:chartstyles|ChartStyles]] | [[:​other-tools|Other Charting Tools]]+**Learn More:** [[:​sharpcharts|SharpCharts]] | [[:acp|StockChartsACP]]
  
-==== Chart Annotation Tools ====+==== Chart Annotations ​====
  
-Members can also add annotations to their SharpCharts, using our ChartNotes toolThe trendlines, ​notes, and technical line studies ​you add to your chart move automatically as more data is added to the chart.+Adding ​annotations to SharpCharts ​charts is a snapAll you have to do is click the **Annotate** icon and add your trendlines, ​text, curves, shapes, and advanced ​technical line studies ​like [[https://​school.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=chart_analysis:​fibonacci_retracemen|Fibonacci Retracements]] ​to your charts. Once you have finished adding your annotations,​ you can save your chart in a [[:​chartlists|ChartList]] for later review. ​ All your saved annotations will be automatically ​updated ​as more data is added to the chart.
  
-Annotated charts can be saved into a ChartList - an online "​folder"​ where a member can store up to 500 charts. ChartLists make it easy to save your favorite charts and reuse them in the future.+Note: StockChartsACP comes with its own chart annotation tools [[:​acp#​annotating_stockchartsacp_charts|already built in]].
  
-**Learn More:** [[:​chartnotes|ChartNotes]] | [[:chartlists|ChartLists]] +**Learn More:** [[:​chartnotes|ChartNotes]] | [[:acp#​annotating_stockchartsacp_charts|ACP annotation ​tools]]
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-==== Market Analysis Tools ==== +
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-For a high-level overview of the markets, we recommend using our market analysis ​tools. The **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​def/​servlet/​Favorites.CServlet|Your Dashboard]]** page gives you quick access to the latest market overview information,​ while our Reports allow for more in-depth analysis. Said reports include the **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​marketsummary.html|Market Summary]]** page (which shows the performance of many popular market indexes and ETFs), our **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​sectorsummary.html|Sector Summary]]** (which allows you to drill down and quickly find the strongest stocks in the strongest industries) and our **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​dpgallery.html|DecisionPoint Chart Gallery]]** (which shows the state of the market using the DecisionPoint market analysis approach). In addition, our exclusive **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/​sctr.html|StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) Reports]]** rank securities based on their relative performance.  +
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-**Learn More:** [[:​members|Dashboard]] | [[:​reports|Reports]] | [[:​reports:​sctrs|SCTR]]+
  
 ==== Stock Scanning Tools ==== ==== Stock Scanning Tools ====
  
-All Extra and Pro StockCharts members have access to our Scan Engine, which can be used to find any and all stocks that currently meet a given set of technical criteria. Scans with your custom criteria can be designed and run from the **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​def/​servlet/​ScanUI|Advanced Scan Workbench]]**. Additionally,​ you can set up Alerts in the **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​h-al/​al|Technical Alert Workbench]]** to notify you as soon as stocks begin to meet your criteria. ​+All StockCharts members have access to our Scan Engine, which can be used to find stocks that currently meet a given set of technical criteria. Scans with your custom criteria can be designed and run from the [[https://​stockcharts.com/​def/​servlet/​ScanUI|Advanced Scan Workbench]]. Additionally,​ you can set up Alerts in the [[https://​stockcharts.com/​h-al/​al|Technical Alert Workbench]] to notify you as soon as stocks begin to meet your criteria. ​
  
 **Learn More:** [[:​scans|Scans]] | [[:​alerts|Alerts]] **Learn More:** [[:​scans|Scans]] | [[:​alerts|Alerts]]
  
-All of our analysis tools are documented in our **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​support|Support Center]]**. We also have numerous **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​videos/​|Instructional Videos]]** that demonstrate the use of these tools. Finally, our commentators frequently write about how they use our tools to create their commentary. ​+==== Other Charting Tools ====
  
-===== Market Commentary =====+We also offer tools for creating several types of specialty charts. These include [[https://​school.stockcharts.com/​doku.php?​id=chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_basics|Point & Figure charts]], which use X's and O's to display price action; [[:​other-tools:​perfcharts|PerfCharts]],​ which allow you to compare the performance of several different stocks on one chart; [[:id=other-tools:​seasonality|Seasonality Charts]], which show the months that are best for a given stock; [[:​other-tools:​rrg-charts|RRG Charts]], which give an interactive,​ non-traditional look at a stock'​s relative strength; and colorful [[:​other-tools:​marketcarpets|MarketCarpets]],​ which show you winners and losers at a glance.
  
-In addition to charting services, StockCharts.com also provides expert market commentary from some of the biggest names in the industry.+**Learn More:** [[:​other-tools|Other Charting Tools]]
  
-We have a large collection of free technical market commentary in the **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​articles|Articles]]** area of our site. In addition, members can read our paid market commentary from John Murphy, Martin Pring and Arthur Hill. +==== Market Analysis Reports ====
  
-If video commentary is more your thingbe sure to check out **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​tv/|StockCharts TV]]**. Our 24/7 streaming video channel features several **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​tv/shows.html|live web shows]]** packed with market commentary. These include ​the //MarketWatchers LIVE// lunchtime web show, hosted by Tom Bowley and Erin Swenlin, which airs five days a week and provides up-to-the-minute commentary and analysisIn addition, several commentators include video features as part of their blogs.+Want a quick overview of current market conditions? We provide several continuously updated Technical Market Reportsincluding our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/marketsummary.html|Market Summary]] report, which shows the performance of many popular market indexes and ETFs, our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​freecharts/sectorsummary.html|Sector Summary]] report which allows you to quickly find the strongest stocks in the strongest industries and our exclusive [[https://stockcharts.com/freecharts/sctr.html|StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR)]] report that ranks securities based on their overall technical strength.
  
-We try to provide commentary that is both timely and educational. Many of our blog articles present an interesting chart, discuss why that chart is interesting,​ what it means for the market and how you can create the chart yourself. Our web shows are also chock full of tips on how to get the most out of the StockCharts website.+**Learn More:** [[:​reports|Market Analysis Reports]] | [[:​reports:​sctrs|SCTR Rankings]]
  
-**Learn More:​** ​[[:commentary:​blogs|Blogs]] [[:commentary:​tv|StockCharts TV]]+---- 
 +Our analysis tools are documented in our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​support|Support Center]]. We also have a plethora of  ​[[https://​stockcharts.com/​videos/​|Instructional Videos]] that demonstrate the use of these tools. Our commentators frequently write about how they use our tools to create their commentary. ​
  
-===== Educational Resources ​=====+===== Market Commentary ​=====
  
-We have a large collection of timeless educational ​articles ​and videos on our site, covering both technical analysis topics ​and how to use the StockCharts website.+In addition to charting services, StockCharts.com provides expert market commentary from some of the biggest names in the industry. ​We have a large collection of free technical market commentary in the [[https://​stockcharts.com/​articles|Articles]] area of our site. In addition, members can read our paid market commentary from John Murphy, Larry Williams, and Martin Pring
  
-**[[cs>start|ChartSchool]]** is our ever-growing collection of articles on all aspects of technical analysisYou'll find articles there about every indicator, overlay and chart type that we support, with definitions,​ chart examples, interpretation guidelines, formulas and even spreadsheet examplesIt is a comprehensive free resource for anyone interested in almost any aspect of technical analysis+If video commentary is more your thing, be sure to check out [[https://​stockcharts.com/​tv/​|StockCharts TV]]our 24/7 streaming video channel features several [[https://​stockcharts.com/​tv/​shows.html|live web shows]] packed with market commentary.
  
-Our **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​videos/​|Instructional Videos]]** can help you get up to speed quickly with StockCharts.com. Each video is 5-10 minutes long and covers a specific area or tool found on the website. ​+**Learn More:** [[:commentary:​blogs|Market Commentary]] | [[:​commentary:​tv|StockCharts ​TV]]
  
-The **[[:​start|Support Center]]** contains in-depth documentation on StockCharts features, as well as ways for you to contact our Customer Support Team with questions or suggestions.  +===== Educational ​Resources =====
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-Studying for our **[[https://​stockcharts.com/​sales/​exam/​certified-chartwatcher.html|Certified ChartWatchers Exam]]** is a great way to become an expert on both technical analysis concepts and StockCharts features. Passing the exam also entitles you to 50% off all future purchases in the StockCharts Store.  +
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-**Learn More:** [[:​education|Educational Resources]] | [[:​support|Customer Support Resources]] +
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-===== Next Steps ===== +
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-Now that you've got a better idea of what's available on StockCharts.com,​ you'll want to know where to find all those great tools and resources. Continue on with your learning and check out the [[:​nav|Navigating the Website]] article in our Support Center.  +
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-===== Additional ​Resources =====+
  
-==== Articles ====+[[https://​school.stockcharts.com/​|ChartSchool]] is our ever-growing collection of articles on all aspects of technical analysis. You can find articles about every indicator, overlay, and chart type we support, with definitions,​ chart examples, interpretation guidelines, formulas, and even spreadsheet examples. It's a comprehensive free resource for anyone interested in technical analysis. ​
  
-  * [[:getting_started|Getting Started Series]] +Our [[https://​stockcharts.com/​videos/​|Instructional Videos]] can also help you get up to speed quickly with StockCharts.com. Each video is 5-10 minutes long and covers a specific area or tool on the website. ​
-  * [[:​intro:​history|About Us: StockCharts ​History]]+
  
-==== Videos ====+Finally, the [[:​start|Support Center]] (where you are now) contains in-depth documentation on all our features and ways for you to contact our Customer Support Team with questions or suggestions.
  
-  ​* [[https://​stockcharts.com/​videos/?​fv=usvs-ah-gettingstarted|Getting Started with StockCharts.com]]+**Learn More:** [[:​education|Educational Resources]] | [[:support|Customer Support]]
  
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