Step 1: Watch the Foundations Video Series
- 101. Getting Started 16:50
- 102. Automated Analysis 16:15
- 103. Dynamic Alerts 15:55
- 104. Market Scanner 12:50
- 105. Strategy Tester 12:11
- 106. Speciality Indicators 12:48
- 107. Using it all together 12:39
101. Getting Started
Learn the core concepts behind TrendSpider and familiarize yourself with the interface, charting features and hotkeys.
Concepts and overview
- What is TrendSpider?
- Why did we build TrendSpider?
- How to use TrendSpider
Interface
- Symbol lookup
- Adding and removing symbols from watchlists
- Analysis toolbar
- Creating a watch list
- Adjusting chart scale
- Maximizing widgets
- The User menu
- The Support Chatbox
Basic Charting
- Adding and removing indicators
- Right click menus, creating alerts and editing properties
- Drawing tools
- Chart control and the chart legend
- Workspaces and switching workspaces
Hotkeys
- Location of hotkey guide
- Other keyboard shortcuts
- Drawing tool hotkeys
Step 2: Attend the Live End-User Training Sessions
201. Basic Training and Getting Started
Mondays and Wednesdays
Our instructor will help you get up-and-running with the TrendSpider platform, covering everything from the interface layout to customizing your analysis.
Select a LessonTopics Covered
- Interface
- Automated Analysis
- Watch lists
- Indicators
- Customization
- Drawing on charts
202. Intermediate and Advanced Training
Tuesdays and Thursdays
We will explore some of the more advanced aspects of the TrendSpider platform, including trend line detection, RainDrop™ charts, multi-timeframe analysis and multi-factor alerts.
Select a LessonTopics Covered
- Review of 201
- Templates and scripts: creating conditions for alerts, backtesting and scanning
- Multi-factor alerts
- Strategy testing, development and refinement
- Market scanning
- Using it all together
Step 3: Schedule your 1-on-1 Training (Optional)
Do you still have unresolved questions? Do you need a little extra support to get started?
Schedule a 1-on-1 training session for up to 60 minutes at a time by logging into your TrendSpider account and clicking on Schedule Training. You can also schedule a training session online as long as you're an active customer or trial user.
Note: 1 on 1 training is offered on a first come, first serve basis to TrendSpider customers and trial users only. Schedule early/in-advance to ensure your time slot.
Step 4: Explore Additional Educational Resources
Additional Resources
- Explore the TrendSpider End-User Knowledgebase
- Browse our User Guide Video Library
- Read about our recent Software Updates
- Explore our Available Market Data Feeds
- View our current System Status
- Learn about Technical Analysis on the Technical Analysis Video Series
- Contact our Customer Service Team