Watchlist
Track your favorite stocks in one place
The Watchlist is your short list inside Optionomics: the symbols you care about most, surfaced where the app can use them—navigation, context switches in the Terminal, and quick jumps into flow and analytics. It does not replace a broker portfolio; it orients the product around your names instead of the entire market.
Availability: All plans (Delta and higher)
What is the Watchlist?
Your watchlist is a personalized set of tickers you want close at hand. For each symbol you typically get:
- At-a-glance price context in the chrome of the app
- One-click navigation into that stock’s full analysis (chains, flow when subscribed, daily charts, etc.)
- A consistent anchor when you are comparing multiple names during the session
The exact placement of watchlist controls can vary by page (for example a compact strip versus a dropdown when you track many tickers), but the idea is the same: less typing, fewer mis-clicks, more time reading the tape.
Default Watchlist
New accounts start with a default watchlist of 10 popular stocks:
- SPY - S&P 500 ETF
- QQQ - Nasdaq 100 ETF
- IWM - Russell 2000 ETF
- AAPL - Apple Inc.
- MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
- AMZN - Amazon.com Inc.
- TSLA - Tesla Inc.
- NFLX - Netflix Inc.
- NVDA - NVIDIA Corporation
- AMD - Advanced Micro Devices
You can customize this list immediately.
Adding Stocks to Watchlist
- Navigate to any stock page
- Click the star icon (☆) in the header
- Star turns solid (★) - stock is now in watchlist
Viewing Your Watchlist
Top Navigation Bar
Your watchlist appears in the top navigation:
- Always visible for quick access
- Shows up to 10 symbols
- Click any symbol for instant navigation
- Create new dropdown menu if more than 10
Watchlist Display
Each watchlist item shows:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Stock ticker |
| Price | Current price (real-time) |
| Change | $ and % change for the day |
| Color | Green (up) / Red (down) |
Managing Your Watchlist
Removing Stocks
From Stock Page:
- Navigate to the stock
- Click the solid star (★) to unfavorite
- Stock is removed from watchlist
Related Features:
- Market Overview - Discover new stocks to watch
- Custom Alerts - Get notified about watchlist activity
- Terminal - Enhanced watchlist with flow data
Remember: Your watchlist is your command center. Keep it focused on stocks you’re actively trading or watching for opportunities.
