§00 SCANNER - Starter Trading Dashboard Guide¶

Starter: A calm starting point for new traders — one big chart, your watchlist, a live quote, and the most-active movers. Add panels as you grow; switch to a denser preset anytime.

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1. What You Are Looking At¶

The dashboard is arranged into four main work areas:

Area	Location in Image	Purpose
Top Toolbar	Very top of the screen	Add panels, open the scanner, pause feeds, save/reset layouts
Chart Panel	Upper-left large panel	View price action, candles, volume, moving averages, and drawing tools
Watchlist + Quote Panel	Right side	Track selected symbols and view quote/news details
Scanner Panel	Bottom panel	Find active movers by volume, gap, float, relative volume, and price movement

Use the top toolbar to control the workspace.

Main Buttons¶

Button	What It Does
+ Add Panel	Adds another panel such as chart, watchlist, quote, scanner, or news
Scanner	Opens or focuses the scanner panel
Pause	Pauses live updating data so the screen stops changing while you review
Speaker/Icon Button	Controls alerts or platform sounds
Starter Dropdown	Selects the current workspace/layout
Save As	Saves the current layout as a new workspace
Reset	Resets the layout back to a default state

Basic Workflow¶

Open the dashboard.
Select the Starter layout.
Add only the panels you need.
Arrange panels so the chart is large enough to read.
Click Save As after customizing the setup.

3. Chart Panel¶

The chart panel is the main area for reading price action.

In the screenshot, the selected chart is SOXS on a 5-minute timeframe.

Timeframe Buttons¶

Above the chart, you can see timeframe options:

Button	Meaning
10s	10-second chart
1m	1-minute chart
2m	2-minute chart
5m	5-minute chart
15m	15-minute chart
1H	1-hour chart
1D	1-day chart
1W	1-week chart

How to Use Timeframes¶

Use shorter timeframes for faster intraday movement and longer timeframes for bigger context.

A simple beginner workflow:

Check 1D or 1H first to understand the larger trend.
Move to 15m to see the intraday structure.
Use 5m for trade planning.
Use 1m or 2m only if you need very detailed entry timing.

4. Candles¶

Each candle shows price movement for the selected timeframe.

For a 5-minute chart, each candle represents 5 minutes of trading.

Candle Part	Meaning
Body	Difference between open and close
Wick	Highest and lowest price reached during that candle
Green Candle	Price closed higher than it opened
Red Candle	Price closed lower than it opened

Reading the Current Chart¶

The screenshot shows a sharp drop after hours, followed by a small sideways recovery. This means the symbol moved quickly lower, then began consolidating near the lower price range.

5. Moving Averages¶

The chart displays two exponential moving averages:

Indicator	Color in Screenshot	Meaning
EMA(9)	Teal/green-blue	Short-term moving average
EMA(20)	Blue	Slightly slower moving average

How to Use EMA(9) and EMA(20)¶

A simple way to read them:

If price is above both EMAs, short-term momentum may be stronger.
If price is below both EMAs, short-term momentum may be weaker.
If EMA(9) crosses above EMA(20), momentum may be improving.
If EMA(9) crosses below EMA(20), momentum may be weakening.
After a big drop, price often moves sideways while the EMAs catch up.

Do not use moving averages alone. Always compare them with volume, trend, support/resistance, and market context.

6. Volume Bars¶

Volume appears at the bottom of the chart.

Volume Signal	What It Can Mean
Large volume spike	Strong interest, possible news, gap, or forced move
Low volume	Less active trading, possible consolidation
Rising volume with price movement	Momentum may be increasing
Falling volume after a move	Move may be slowing down

In the screenshot, there is a clear volume increase around the sharp price drop.

7. Drawing Tools¶

The DRAW button above the chart lets you add visual notes.

Common tools include:

Tool	Use
Trendline	Mark uptrends or downtrends
Horizontal Line	Mark support and resistance
Rectangle	Highlight consolidation zones
Text Notes	Add reminders or trade-plan notes

Recommended Chart Markup¶

Mark the high of the day.
Mark the low of the day.
Mark major support and resistance levels.
Draw trendlines only when there are at least two or three clear touches.
Remove old drawings when they no longer matter.

8. Watchlist Panel¶

The watchlist is on the right side of the dashboard.

It currently shows symbols such as:

AAPL
AMZN
ANZ.AX

Watchlist Columns¶

Column	Meaning
Symbol	Ticker symbol
Price	Current or last traded price
CHG%	Percentage change
VOL	Trading volume
Open	Opening price
High	Highest price for the session
Low	Lowest price for the session
Last	Most recent update time

How to Add a Symbol¶

Go to the watchlist panel.
Click Add ticker...
Type the ticker symbol.
Press Enter.
Click the symbol to load it into the quote/chart area.

9. Quote Panel¶

The quote panel is below the watchlist on the right side.

It shows details for the selected ticker. In the screenshot, the selected symbol is SOXS.

The quote panel includes:

Section	Purpose
Ticker Name	Shows the full fund/security name
Price	Current/last price
Dollar Change	Price change in dollars
Percent Change	Price change in percentage
Exchange	Market where it trades
News Headline	Recent news related to the ticker

How to Use the Quote Panel¶

Select a symbol from the watchlist or scanner.
Review the current price and percentage change.
Check whether the movement is unusually large.
Read the headline area for possible news catalysts.
Confirm the move on the chart before making any decision.

10. Scanner Panel¶

The scanner appears at the bottom of the dashboard.

In the screenshot, it is set to MOST_ACTIVE and displays 15 hits.

Scanner Columns¶

Column	Meaning
TIME	Time the scan result appeared
SYM	Ticker symbol
PX	Current/last price
%CHG	Percentage change
VOL	Volume
FLT	Float, or estimated shares available for trading
RVOL	Relative volume compared with normal volume
SPD	Spread between bid and ask
GAP	Gap percentage from previous close

How to Read Scanner Results¶

Look for symbols with:

High volume.
High relative volume.
Strong percentage change.
Clean chart movement.
Tight spread.
Clear news or catalyst.

Avoid chasing a symbol only because it is at the top of the scanner. Always open the chart and inspect the setup.

11. Suggested Beginner Workflow¶

Use this process when starting a session.

Step 1: Open the Starter Layout¶

Click the layout dropdown.
Choose Starter.
Confirm that chart, watchlist, quote, and scanner panels are visible.

Step 2: Check the Scanner¶

Look at the MOST_ACTIVE scanner.
Sort by VOL, %CHG, or RVOL.
Pick a few interesting symbols.
Do not trade directly from the scanner.

Step 3: Load a Symbol on the Chart¶

Click a scanner symbol.
Confirm it loads into the chart/quote area.
Review the current price action.

Step 4: Check Multiple Timeframes¶

Start with 1D.
Check 1H.
Move to 15m.
Use 5m for intraday structure.
Use 1m only for precise timing.

Step 5: Mark Key Levels¶

Use the drawing tools to mark:

High of day
Low of day
Premarket high/low
Prior day high/low
Major support
Major resistance
Breakout or breakdown areas

Step 6: Confirm Volume¶

Before acting on a move, check whether volume supports it.

A move with low volume may fail quickly. A move with strong volume may have more follow-through, but it can also reverse sharply.

Step 7: Review Risk¶

Before entering any trade, decide:

Entry price
Stop level
Target price
Position size
Maximum acceptable loss
Reason for the trade

If you cannot clearly define risk, skip the trade.

12. Example: Reading the SOXS Chart in the Image¶

From the screenshot:

SOXS is selected.
The chart is on the 5-minute timeframe.
Price had a sharp after-hours move lower.
The quote panel shows a large negative percentage move.
Volume increased during the drop.
EMA(9) and EMA(20) are above or near price after the move.
Price is trying to stabilize near the lower range.

A cautious reading would be: the ticker had a strong downward move and is currently attempting to consolidate. A trader would normally wait for confirmation before assuming a reversal or continuation.

13. Common Mistakes to Avoid¶

Mistake	Why It Is Risky
Trading only because a ticker appears in the scanner	Scanner activity does not guarantee a good setup
Ignoring volume	Price moves without volume may fail
Using only one timeframe	You may miss the larger trend
Buying after a huge spike without a plan	Momentum can reverse quickly
Ignoring spread	Wide spreads can cause bad entries/exits
No stop loss	Losses can grow quickly
Trading leveraged ETFs without understanding risk	Leveraged products can move sharply and decay over time

14. Quick Checklist¶

Before trading or studying a symbol, confirm:

15. Simple Practice Routine¶

Use this dashboard for practice before live trading.

Choose 3 symbols from the scanner.
Open each on the 5-minute chart.
Mark support and resistance.
Write down what you think will happen next.
Wait 15 to 30 minutes.
Review whether the chart followed your idea.
Record what you learned.

This helps build pattern recognition without risking money.

16. Recommended Starter Layout¶

For beginners, keep the layout simple:

Panel	Recommended Size
Chart	Largest panel
Watchlist	Small right-side panel
Quote	Small right-side panel
Scanner	Bottom panel

Avoid adding too many panels at first. A clean layout makes it easier to focus.

17. Final Notes¶

This dashboard is best used as a decision-support tool, not as an automatic trading signal.

Use it to:

Discover active symbols
Review price action
Confirm volume
Check news
Plan trades
Practice chart reading

Always combine dashboard signals with a written plan and risk management.