If you’ve clicked the thumbnail chart — or a time period link below it — on our quote page, you’ve likely visited our Interactive Chart. The Interactive Chart is a relatively new addition to Yahoo! Finance; it became generally available in April. There are several things you can do on the Interactive Chart that you can’t do on the Basic Chart. Here are some of my favorites:
1. Drilling down for more information: When you see a dramatic change in price or volume, move the Interactive Chart’s cursor to a specific point on the chart to read the date/time and price and volume.
2. Comparisons: You can compare any security to any other security. Start by clicking the Compare link. The Compare dialog then shows you key competitors and indices. Check the box next to the ones you want to add for comparison. If you want to add a comparison security that’s not in the list, simply enter the security’s name or symbol in the text box.
Click the Draw button when you’re done, and you’ll see the Interactive Chart update to plot the comparison securities and/or indices you requested.
3. Customization: You can change the plot line (candlesticks, line, or OHLC), chart scale (linear or logarithmic), and even the chart cursor (ball, crosshairs, or none). These options are under the Chart Settings menu. If you miss the open, high, and low values we once showed by default, you’ll find the option to turn them on in this menu, too.
4. Technical Indicators: Choose from 12 indicators (plus volume) by clicking the Technical Indicators menu.
After you select one from the menu, you can customize its input values.
5. Time Range adjustment: You can change the beginning and end date of the chart plot. If you know the dates you want, type them in the FROM and TO boxes and click Enter on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can use the graphical time range adjustment at the bottom of the chart. The slider bar moves the time window back and forth in time. You can change the size of the time window by clicking and dragging the handles.
To save you the hassle of reconfiguring your settings, the Interactive Chart carries over your technical indicator settings and chart settings as you plot different charts. The settings also carry over to the next browser session as long as you don’t clear your browser cookies. You can force-clear the Interactive Chart’s settings at any time by clicking the Reset link above the chart.
There are also some key links beneath the chart. Note the link to the Basic Chart, which you can use in case you prefer its simpler presentation. The Print link allows you to print the Interactive Chart area of the screen. Finally, click the Send Feedback link beneath the chart to send us your impressions and ideas. We’ve made changes to the chart in response to user feedback, so please keep it coming.
Thanks to everyone for the great feedback on our recent real-time features on Yahoo! Finance. We know this is information you value, so today we’re pleased to build on our real-time features with the addition of Real-Time ECN views in multi-quote and portfolio pages on Yahoo! Finance.
With the markets being volatile and earnings right around the corner, it is important to be aware of any trends in the market. See how the earnings announcements not only affect a single symbol in real-time, but how this influences the industry.
Our multi-quotes Real-Time ECN view (see below) will save you time by allowing you to see several real-time quotes on one page without logging in.
You can get to this view by putting multiple symbols, separated by a space, in the search box, or by clicking here.
Additionally, save even more time by viewing your watchlist and investments in real time. Just use the Real-Time ECN view on your Portfolios page every time you return to your portfolio.
Let us know what you think!
Yahoo! Finance is the industry leader for providing up-to-date information on companies, including free real-time quotes. Did you know that we also provide comprehensive coverage on commodities?
Go to http://finance.yahoo.com/futures to discover what’s happening with commodities.
With energy prices soaring, energy futures provide insight into where the market thinks energy prices are headed. Precious metals (for example, gold) are considered a safe haven in uncertain times, and you can find out about what the current trend is under the Metals tab. Food prices are captured under Grains (corn, for instance) and also under Livestock (e.g., pork bellies — so much for pork barrel politics!). To round it all out, there are even indices that track the overall commodities.
Check out futures to understand where the market thinks the prices are headed!
Today we are delighted to announce more Real-Time ECN information. We have created a new page that has real-time streaming prices for the bid, bid size, ask, ask size and the top of the book.
The top of the book is commonly referred to as Level 2 data and this features the 5 highest bid prices and size as well as the 5 lowest ask prices and size on BATS Trading.
Check out our new Real-Time ECN page at http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ecn?s=YHOO, and watch your favorite stock in real-time. Let us know what you think and stayed tuned for further integration on Yahoo Finance.
We are very excited to announce the availability of free US real-time ECN quotes on Yahoo! Finance.
Many of you will remember this was a very popular feature that Yahoo! Finance provided through August 2006 when due to consolidation in the marketplace and a new pricing structure it was removed. We’ve been listening to your feedback and have been looking at ways to bring back this feature. We have found a way to bringing back real-time ECN quotes by sourcing the data from BATS Trading.
If you are a newer user ECN stands for electronic communication network, and serves as alternative trading place to the various exchanges. BATS Trading is regarded as the third largest share trading market center in the US, and covers equities from NASDAQ, NYSE and Amex.
Initially, the real-time ECN quotes will be highlighted on the quote summary page.
Check it out on http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=yhoo, and watch your favorite stock in real-time. Let us know what you think!
Yahoo! Finance recently made it easier for you to get loan and savings rates. You can now find up-to-date mortgage rates, home refinance rates, home equity loan rates, auto loans, credit card rates, and deposit rates (CDs and Money Markets) with just a few clicks.
Viewing average rates in your locale (U.S. only at this time) for today and last week is really easy. The Yahoo! system returns rates meeting your criteria, and we give you direct access to apply right then and there, or you can use the phone number we offer so that you can contact the provider via voice.
Additionally, our new improved “Rates Module” offers a comprehensive catalog of credit cards. Whether you’re looking for a lower-interest card or business card, or want to leverage rewards points, you can find them all here, and compare rates to the card you presently carry. Try it now to find the best rates and start saving.
Quality rates and credit card offerings are brought to you in conjunction with our partners Bankrate.com and CreditCards.com.
Did you know that in any given week, technology stocks represent at least seven of the ten most-searched quotes on Yahoo! Finance? We did, and that’s why in recently Tech Ticker — a new video initiative from Yahoo! Finance focused entirely on technology investing.
Some consider the tech sector the fantasy sports of the investing world, and clearly our users are hungry for more in this area.Reporting from both the Silicon Valley and the NASDAQ MarketSite broadcast studio in New York, we plan to provide the most in-depth technology investing coverage on the web. Expect Tech Ticker to be both quirky and opinionated. Our renowned editorial team couldn’t be stronger:
- Sarah Lacy, Correspondent, Silicon Valley: A 10-year Valley veteran, you may read her biweekly BusinessWeek.com column titled “Valley Girl.” She literally wrote the book on the business and culture of the Silicon Valley.
- Aaron Task, Correspondent, New York: He covered Wall Street for a decade at TheStreet.com, is a frequent guest on major business news programs and his daily podcast “The Real Story” was an award winner on iTunes.
- Henry Blodget, Contributor, New York: You know the history. Now meet Henry Blodget 2.0, author of the award-winning
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