TradingView Tutorial by Luke from Discipline Trader

Introduction

• Complete tutorial on TradingView platform
• Includes features demo and navigation tips
• Video has contents with time links and subtitles (CC button in YouTube player)
• Affiliate link in description for a TradingView account (free trial, $15 towards paid plan)

Getting Started with TradingView

• Access TradingView via website link in description
• Hover over 'products' menu and select 'super charts'
• Free account limitations: 1 chart per tab, max 2 indicators, limited historical data, no replay function, etc.
• Compare free and paid plans on 'Pricing' page
• Creating an account is recommended to save settings and preferences

Setting up a TradingView Account

• Go to TradingView website, click 'Get Started' for a free account
• Available plans: Basic, Plus, Premium with a 30-day free trial for paid plans
• Payment details required for trial but can cancel before 30 days to avoid charges
• Start with the plan you are likely to use in the future
• Register via social media or email
• Verify email and create profile name

Navigation and Chart Features

• Access charts via 'Products' > 'Super Charts'
• Default chart is Candlestick; can change through candle icon
• Customize charts using Settings (symbol tab, status line tab, scales tab, canvas tab)
• Save settings as a template for quick switching
• Different cursor types and price reading methods
• Watchlist feature for tracking multiple markets

Chart Customization and Tools

• Change time frames via the toolbar
• Zoom in/out using mouse scroll or zoom tool
• Auto-fit feature for resizing charts
• Multiple charts layout (paid feature)
• Sync charts for consistent view and analysis
• Adding and customizing drawing tools, indicators, and studies
• Template feature for tools and studies settings

Drawing Tools and Syncing

• Access a variety of drawing tools from the left-hand menu
• Tools include Trendline, Gann tools, Fibonacci tools, pattern identification, measurement tools, etc.
• Undo/Redo actions available
• Lock/Unlock and Hide/Show on-chart drawings and studies
• Stay in drawing mode and Magnet feature for precise plotting
• Visibility settings for time frame-specific drawings and studies

Indicators and Alerts

• Add indicators using the 'Indicators' button on the toolbar
• Different libraries available: My scripts, Technicals, Financials, Community scripts
• Adjust indicator settings via the Data Window Panel
• Indicator Templates for quick application of indicator sets
• Screenshot feature for journaling trades
• Symbol comparison on the same chart
• Adding text notes directly on the charts
• Replay feature for simulating past price movements

Trading Features

• Link broker account via the Trading Panel (limited supported brokers)
• Paper trading account available for practice
• Open trades through Trade button or right-click menu
• Various trade entry forms and order types (Market, Limit, Stop)
• Setting stop losses and take profits
• View open and pending trades
• Modify and close trades directly from the chart
• View trade history and journal

Alerts and Notifications

• Add price alerts through the alert dialog box
• Notifications for alerts configurable
• View and manage alerts via the Alerts Panel

Additional Features

• Object Tree and Data Windows merged
• Hot Lists for stocks
• Economic and Earnings Calendars
• My Ideas panel for trade ideas logging
• Public and Private chat rooms
• Idea Stream of published ideas
• Stream panel for watching other traders' streams
• Notifications window for account activities
• Quick search function and keyboard shortcuts

Tips and Recommendations

• Dark mode and desktop app available
• Contact support via Help Center
• Luke's personal endorsement and comparison with other platforms