1. What is TradingView?
- TradingView is a powerful, web-based charting platform used by traders and investors to analyze financial markets.
- It supports stocks, forex, crypto, futures, and indices — all in one place.
2. Key features and benefits
- Beautiful, customizable charts
- Over 100 built-in indicators
- Pine Script for coding your own tools
- Real-time data and alerts
- Active global trader community for sharing ideas
3. Account types (Free vs Pro+ vs Premium)
- Free: Basic charting with ads and 1 chart per tab.
- Pro+: More indicators, multiple charts per layout, no ads.
- Premium: Advanced tools, real-time data on more markets, and extended alerts.
4. Supported markets and instruments
- TradingView supports thousands of tickers across:
- Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Crypto, Commodities, Futures, Bonds, and Indices.
5. Platform interface overview
- Left toolbar: Drawing tools
- Top bar: Indicators, layouts, timeframes
- Right sidebar: Watchlist, alerts, social ideas
- Bottom: Strategy tester, Pine editor, news
6. Browser vs Desktop vs Mobile App
- Browser: Accessible from any device
- Desktop: More responsive, can handle more data
- Mobile: Optimized for on-the-go access with simplified tools
7. Creating your free account
- Go to [tradingview.com](https://tradingview.com) and click “Join for free.”
- Use email, Google, or Apple login to register.
8. Navigating the dashboard
- Home screen shows watchlists, news, recommended scripts and ideas.
- Use the “Chart” tab to begin analysis.
9. Understanding real-time vs delayed data
- Free accounts get delayed data (15-min or more) on some markets.
- Real-time data can be purchased via add-ons or with Premium plans.
10. Setting your default chart layout
- Customize your chart with indicators and tools, then click “Save Layout.”
- Set this layout as default to load it every time you open a chart.