> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.rallies.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Creating Your First Watchlist > Learn how to create and manage watchlists in Rallies.ai. Track stocks you're interested in, monitor price changes, and organize your investment research. # 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 1. **Click "Watchlists"** in the left sidebar 2. **Click "+ New Watchlist"** (or "Create Watchlist" if this is your first) 3. **Name your watchlist** * Choose something descriptive: "Tech Stocks to Research," "Dividend Ideas," "Competitors" * You can rename it later if needed 4. **Click "Create"** Your empty watchlist is ready. Now let's add some stocks. ## Add Stocks to Your Watchlist ### Method 1: From the Watchlist Page 1. Open your watchlist 2. Click **"+ Add Stock"** or the search icon 3. Type a ticker symbol (like AAPL) or company name (like Apple) 4. Click the stock from the dropdown results 5. It's added instantly ### Method 2: From Any Stock Page 1. Navigate to any stock page (search for it or click from anywhere) 2. Click the **"+ Watchlist"** button (or bookmark icon) 3. Select which watchlist to add it to 4. Done! ### Method 3: From Search Results 1. Use the main search bar to find a stock 2. Hover over the result 3. Click the **"+"** icon to add directly to a watchlist 4. 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 | You can customize columns based on what matters most to you. ## 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 **Free tier:** Up to 3 watchlists **Pro tier:** Unlimited watchlists [Managing multiple watchlists →](/watchlists/organize) ## 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](/portfolio/connect-brokerage) for automatic tracking). ## Create a Watchlist on Mobile ### iOS 1. Tap **"Watchlists"** in the bottom navigation 2. Tap **"+"** in the top right corner 3. Enter a name for your watchlist 4. Tap **"Create"** 5. Tap **"Add Stocks"** and search for tickers ### Android 1. Tap the **menu icon** (☰) and select **"Watchlists"** 2. Tap the **"+"** floating button 3. Enter a name 4. Tap **"Create"** 5. 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 | ✗ | ✓ | [Upgrade to Pro →](/billing/upgrade) *** ## 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 →](/support/feedback) ### 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 You can track the same stocks in both, but portfolios include ownership details for performance tracking. *** ## Related Articles * [Adding & Removing Stocks from Watchlists](/watchlists/add-remove-stocks) * [Organizing Multiple Watchlists](/watchlists/organize) * [Setting Up Price Alerts](/watchlists/price-alerts) * [Your First 5 Minutes: Quick Start Guide](/getting-started/quick-start)