What is a watchlist and how do I create one?
A watchlist is a key part of a trader’s toolkit, enabling you to group markets of your choice together in a single easy-to-find place and streamlining your trading. So whether you’re dealing at your desk or on the move, there’s no need to search for markets manually when time’s not on your side.
How do I create a watchlist?
Creating and populating a watchlist is quick and easy, whether you’re using our web-based platform or trading on one of our mobile apps.
Destop platform
1. Click 'watchlists' in the left-hand panel
2. Click the 'create watchlist button and name your watchlist
3. Right-click on your market and select 'add to watchlist'
To add a watchlist to your workspace so that you can see it when you log in, just select it in ‘watchlists’ and click the ‘add to workspace’ button.
iPhone IG app
1. Select 'watchlists' on the bottom left
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2. Tap ‘+’ next to 'custom watchlists', name and create
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3. Search for your market, and tap to add
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Android IG Trading app
1. Tap the menu icon next to the market you’d like to watch
2. Tap 'add to watchlist'
3. Either create a new watchlist, or add to an existing one
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How do I reorder a watchlist?
To reorder a watchlist, simply drag and drop markets into an order of your choosing.