How to customize watchlists in DXtrade

2 min. readlast update: 03.01.2024

Introduction: Discover the functions and customization options of the watchlist feature in the DX trade platform. This guide will walk you through creating your own watchlist, adding symbols, linking them to other applications, and exploring various display formats.

Default watchlist and Creating Your Own:

  1. Upon loading the platform, you'll find the default watchlist displaying important symbols based on trading volume.
  2. To create a personalized watchlist, click the carrot icon at the top, select "Create Your Own watchlist," and name it accordingly.
  3. Add symbols to your custom watchlist by typing and selecting or using the "+" button.

Linking watchlists to Other Applications:

  1. Click the chain icon within the chart to link the watchlist to other applications like charts.
  2. Choose a color for the linkage, enabling quick switching between linked charts.

One-Click Trading for Instant Market Orders:

  1. Enable one-click trading at the top for instant market orders without going through the order ticket window.
  2. Note that one-click trading executes orders at the next best available price.

Customizing Columns:

  1. Customize the information displayed in the watchlist by clicking the hamburger icon.
  2. Select "Columns Customization" to add or remove columns such as percent change and spread.

Advanced watchlist Features:

  1. Right-click on a symbol for additional options, including preconfiguring take profits and stop losses.
  2. Quickly view a symbol's chart or configure alerts by right-clicking and selecting options from the drop-down menu.

Organizing and Removing Symbols:

  1. Easily organize symbols by moving them up or down in the list.
  2. Insert a new symbol wherever you want in the list by right-clicking and choosing "Insert Symbol Above."
  3. Remove symbols by right-clicking, selecting "Close Instrument," and confirming.

Different watchlist Formats:

  1. Choose between grid format (columns and rows) and button format (large buys and sells) by clicking the button icon.

Conclusion: Master the watchlist feature in the DX trade platform to streamline your trading experience. Experiment with various customization options and stay tuned for more instructional videos on maximizing the platform's potential.

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