Creating Your First Watchlist
Watchlists let you track stocks you’re interested in without owning them. Keep an eye on potential investments, monitor competitors, or organize your research—all in one place.Create a Watchlist on Web
- Click “Watchlists” in the left sidebar
- Click ”+ New Watchlist” (or “Create Watchlist” if this is your first)
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Name your watchlist
- Choose something descriptive: “Tech Stocks to Research,” “Dividend Ideas,” “Competitors”
- You can rename it later if needed
- Click “Create”
Add Stocks to Your Watchlist
Method 1: From the Watchlist Page
- Open your watchlist
- Click ”+ Add Stock” or the search icon
- Type a ticker symbol (like AAPL) or company name (like Apple)
- Click the stock from the dropdown results
- It’s added instantly
Method 2: From Any Stock Page
- Navigate to any stock page (search for it or click from anywhere)
- Click the ”+ Watchlist” button (or bookmark icon)
- Select which watchlist to add it to
- Done!
Method 3: From Search Results
- Use the main search bar to find a stock
- Hover over the result
- Click the ”+” icon to add directly to a watchlist
- Choose your watchlist
Method 4: Ask the AI
You can even use the AI to build watchlists:“Add AAPL, MSFT, and GOOGL to my Tech watchlist”The AI will add them for you (if you have a watchlist with that name).
What You’ll See in Your Watchlist
Once you’ve added stocks, your watchlist shows:| Column | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ticker symbol (AAPL, TSLA, etc.) |
| Name | Company name |
| Price | Current price (real-time for Pro, 15-min delayed for Free) |
| Change | Today’s price change ($ and %) |
| Market Cap | Total company value |
| 52W Range | Where current price sits in the yearly range |
Organize with Multiple Watchlists
Create separate watchlists for different purposes:- “Research Queue” - Stocks you want to dig into
- “Dividend Stocks” - Income-focused investments
- “Tech Sector” - Industry-specific tracking
- “Earnings This Week” - Timely monitoring
- “Competitors” - Companies in your industry
Watchlist Ideas to Get Started
Not sure what to track? Try these starter watchlists:“Learning List”
Add 5-10 well-known companies you want to understand better:- AAPL (Apple)
- MSFT (Microsoft)
- AMZN (Amazon)
- GOOGL (Google)
- JPM (JPMorgan)
“Sector Watch”
Pick an industry and add the major players:- Tech: AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, META, GOOGL
- Finance: JPM, BAC, GS, MS, WFC
- Healthcare: JNJ, UNH, PFE, ABBV, MRK
”Dividend Growers”
Companies known for increasing dividends:- JNJ, PG, KO, PEP, MMM
”What I Own”
Mirror your actual portfolio for quick reference (or just connect your brokerage for automatic tracking).Create a Watchlist on Mobile
iOS
- Tap “Watchlists” in the bottom navigation
- Tap ”+” in the top right corner
- Enter a name for your watchlist
- Tap “Create”
- Tap “Add Stocks” and search for tickers
Android
- Tap the menu icon (☰) and select “Watchlists”
- Tap the ”+” floating button
- Enter a name
- Tap “Create”
- Use the search bar to find and add stocks
Quick Actions from Your Watchlist
Once you have stocks in your watchlist, you can:- Click any stock to open its full stock page
- Set a price alert by clicking the bell icon
- Ask the AI about any stock with one click
- Remove stocks by clicking the X or using the menu
- Reorder stocks by dragging (on web) or using sort options
Free vs. Pro Watchlist Features
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of watchlists | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| Stocks per watchlist | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Price data | 15-min delayed | Real-time |
| Price alerts | Up to 5 total | Unlimited |
| Export watchlist | ✗ | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stocks can I add to one watchlist?
There’s no limit on stocks per watchlist. Add as many as you want.Can I add the same stock to multiple watchlists?
Yes! A stock can be in as many watchlists as you like. Adding AAPL to “Tech Stocks” doesn’t prevent you from also adding it to “Dividend Payers.”Do watchlists sync between web and mobile?
Yes, your watchlists sync across all devices. Create one on web, and it appears on your phone instantly.Can I share a watchlist with someone?
Currently, watchlists are private to your account. Sharing features may be added in the future. Request this feature →What’s the difference between a watchlist and a portfolio?
- Watchlist: Stocks you’re tracking/researching (you may not own them)
- Portfolio: Stocks you actually own, with quantities and cost basis