HOW TO PLAY:
**TradingView App User Guide**
Welcome to TradingView, the ultimate platform for tracking global financial markets and conducting advanced technical analysis. This guide will help you navigate the TradingView app and make the most of its powerful features.
### 1. **Getting Started**
**Download and Install the App:**
- Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search for "TradingView."
- Download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet.
**Sign In or Create an Account:**
- Open the TradingView app and sign in using your existing TradingView credentials.
- If you’re new to TradingView, follow the prompts to create a free account.
### 2. **Exploring the Dashboard**
**Home Screen Overview:**
- Upon logging in, you’ll be taken to the home screen, where you can access your watchlists, charts, and recent market data.
- Navigate through the tabs at the bottom to explore different sections like Charts, Ideas, and Alerts.
### 3. **Using Advanced Charts**
**Accessing Charts:**
- Tap on the "Charts" tab to view and analyze real-time charts for any instrument.
- Search for a specific stock, index, commodity, or cryptocurrency using the search bar at the top.
**Customizing Charts:**
- Choose from over 10 types of charts, such as Candlestick, Renko, Kagi, and more, to suit your analysis style.
- Use the toolbar on the left to add indicators, drawing tools, and strategies to your chart. Popular tools include moving averages, Gann, and Elliot Wave analysis.
**Save and Sync Charts:**
- Any changes you make to your charts are automatically saved and synced across all your devices. This allows you to access your analysis from anywhere.
### 4. **Creating and Managing Watchlists**
**Set Up Watchlists:**
- Tap on the "Watchlists" tab to create and manage your custom watchlists.
- Add instruments to your watchlists by searching for them and tapping the “+” icon.
- Organize your watchlists by grouping instruments based on asset class, region, or your own criteria.
**Track Market Movements:**
- Monitor real-time data for all the instruments in your watchlists. You can track prices, percentage changes, volume, and more.
### 5. **Setting Up Alerts**
**Create Price Alerts:**
- To set up an alert, go to the "Alerts" tab and tap the “+” icon.
- Select the instrument you want to track, set the condition (e.g., price crosses a certain level), and choose how you want to be notified (push notification, email, etc.).
**Manage Alerts:**
- View and manage all your active alerts in the "Alerts" tab. You can edit or delete alerts as needed.
### 6. **Social Features and Community**
**Explore Trading Ideas:**
- Tap on the "Ideas" tab to browse trading ideas shared by other users. You can filter ideas by asset class, popularity, or recency.
- Engage with the community by liking, commenting, or sharing your own trading ideas.
**Follow Other Traders:**
- Follow traders whose ideas and analyses resonate with you. You’ll receive updates whenever they publish new content.
### 7. **Accessing Real-Time Data**
**Real-Time Market Data:**
- Access real-time quotes and data for over 100,000 instruments from more than 50 global exchanges.
- Track major indices, stocks, commodities, currencies, and cryptocurrencies in real-time.
**Global Market Coverage:**
- Use the app to monitor major global indices such as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, NIKKEI 225, and more.
- Stay updated on commodity prices, including gold, silver, oil, and natural gas.
### 8. **Syncing Across Devices**
**Automatic Syncing:**
- All your saved watchlists, charts, alerts, and settings are automatically synced across all your devices. This allows you to switch between your phone, tablet, and desktop seamlessly.
### 9. **Security and Account Settings**
**Manage Account Settings:**
- Access the "Settings" menu to update your personal information, manage subscription options, and customize app preferences.
- Ensure your account is secure by enabling two-factor authentication in the security settings.
**Log Out:**
- To log out of the app, tap on the "Profile" icon and select "Log Out" from the menu.
### 10. **Support and Assistance**
**Access Help and Support:**
- If you need help or have questions, visit the "Help Center" in the app. You’ll find FAQs, tutorials, and a contact form to reach TradingView support.
**Explore Educational Resources:**
- TradingView offers various educational resources to help you improve your trading skills, including webinars, articles, and video tutorials.
With this guide, you’re now ready to fully utilize the TradingView app to track markets, analyze charts, and connect with a global community of traders. Enjoy the power and flexibility that TradingView offers as you navigate the financial markets.