Stock Chart - Help Guide

Stock Charts are fundamental to technical analysis. Stockalyze is a leading free stock charting software that enables you to create a variety of technical charts for stocks worldwide with advanced analysis tools. This guide helps you master all charting features.

Quick Start

Watch this introductory video to quickly learn the basics:

Stock Chart Features

Stockalyze provides comprehensive charting capabilities for professional technical analysis:

Create EOD and intraday charts for any security
Multiple timeframes (daily, weekly, monthly for EOD; minute-level for intraday)
Comprehensive technical indicators (MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands, and 100+)
Composite indicators (indicator of indicator)
Automatic chart pattern detection
Manual chart annotations and drawing tools
Customizable templates for quick chart setup
Zoom levels for focused or broad analysis

Complete Charting Guides

Getting Started with Charting

How to Create Stock Charts

Learn the fundamentals of creating stock charts in Stockalyze. This guide covers:

Selecting between EOD and intraday charts
Searching for and selecting securities
Understanding chart types and what they show
First-time data downloads and caching

Timeframes and Zoom Control

Chart Timeframes and Zoom Levels

Master the art of viewing your data from different perspectives. Learn about:

EOD timeframes: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, and Auto
Intraday timeframes: 1-minute through 4-hour intervals
Zoom levels for focused or big-picture analysis
How timeframe and zoom interact for optimal display

Technical Indicators and Analysis

Technical Indicators

Enhance your charts with powerful technical indicators:

Overview of 100+ available indicators
Momentum indicators: MACD, RSI, Stochastic
Trend indicators: Moving averages, ADX, Parabolic SAR
Volatility indicators: Bollinger Bands, ATR
Volume indicators: Volume, OBV, MFI

Composite Indicators

Create advanced indicators by applying one indicator to another:

Drag-and-drop method for easy indicator composition
Configuration method for precise control
Popular combinations (Bollinger Bands on RSI, etc.)
Using composite indicators in trading systems

Indicator Templates

Save time by reusing indicator configurations:

Create templates with your favorite indicator setups
Apply templates to new charts instantly
Set a default template for all new charts
Template ideas for different trading styles

Chart Drawing and Annotation Tools

Chart Annotations

Manually mark up your charts with drawing tools:

Trend lines, rays, and extended lines
Support and resistance levels (horizontal and vertical)
Shapes: triangles, rectangles, ovals
Advanced tools: Andrew's Pitchfork, Fibonacci, Linear Regression
Text labels and notes

Automatic Pattern Detection

Chart Pattern Detection

Let Stockalyze automatically find chart patterns:

Zigzag pattern for trend visualization
Double Top and Double Bottom reversal patterns
Head and Shoulders patterns (normal and inverted)
Configuration and interpretation of detected patterns

Common Charting Tasks

Task	Related Guide
I want to create my first chart	Creating Stock Charts
I want to view daily/weekly/monthly data	Timeframes and Zoom
I want to add MACD, RSI, or other indicators	Technical Indicators
I want to apply Bollinger Bands to RSI data	Composite Indicators
I want to save and reuse my indicator setup	Indicator Templates
I want to draw trend lines or support/resistance	Chart Annotations
I want to detect head and shoulders patterns	Pattern Detection
I want to understand what indicators mean	Technical Indicators

Technical Analysis Concepts

Stock charting in Stockalyze is built on time-tested technical analysis principles:

Trend Analysis: Use moving averages, ADX, and trend lines to identify trends
Support and Resistance: Identify key price levels with annotations and indicators
Momentum Analysis: Use indicators like RSI, MACD, and Stochastic to find turning points
Volatility Analysis: Use Bollinger Bands, ATR, and Keltner Channels to understand market moves
Volume Analysis: Confirm price moves with volume indicators like OBV and MFI
Pattern Recognition: Use detected patterns and manual annotations for chart pattern analysis
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Combine analysis across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes

Best Practices for Stock Charting

Start Simple: Begin with a few key indicators (moving average, RSI, MACD) before adding more
Understand Each Tool: Know what each indicator measures before putting it on your chart
Combine Multiple Tools: Use indicators alongside annotations and price action for complete analysis
Test Strategies: Use historical charts to test your indicator combinations and patterns
Keep it Clean: Avoid chart clutter by limiting the number of indicators
Use Templates: Save your successful setups as templates for consistency and speed
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation: Always confirm signals on longer timeframes
Combine with Other Analysis: Use charting alongside trading systems and risk management