Mastering TradingView: 6 Powerful Features for Smarter Trading & Investing

 

Mastering TradingView: 6 Powerful Features for Smarter Trading & Investing



TradingView is a powerful tool for market analysis, but many traders don’t fully utilize its advanced features. In this guide, you’ll discover 6 must-use features that can improve your investment decisions, from analyzing dividend-adjusted returns to setting smart alerts.

Let’s dive in!

1. How to Check Dividend-Adjusted Returns in TradingView

Many stocks pay dividends, but standard charts don’t reflect these payouts. Dividend-adjusted charts show the true performance by reinvesting dividends into the stock.

Steps to View Dividend-Adjusted Returns:

  1. Open TradingView and search for a stock or index.
  2. Select the chart CAGR in indicator
  3. Adjust settings to display CAGR% return (Top, bottom, right, left, middle)
  4. To see dividend adjusted return, click on "ADJ", Right bottom corner 
Dividend adjusted return _ TradingView



👉 Why it matters? Stocks with high dividend yields often outperform when dividends are included in total returns.

2. How to Calculate CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) in TradingView

CAGR shows the average annual growth of an investment over time.

Steps to Find CAGR in TradingView:

  1. Open TradingView and search for a stock or index.
  2. Select the chart CAGR in indicator
  3. Adjust settings to display CAGR% return (Top, bottom, right, left, middle)
CAGR%_TradingView


👉 Why it matters? CAGR helps compare stocks and portfolios over different time frames.

3. How to Compare Sector Performance in TradingView

Want to see if a sector is outperforming the market? TradingView allows you to compare multiple sectors on one chart.

Steps to Compare Sectors:

  1. Open TradingView and search for a sector index (e.g., NIFTY IT, NIFTY BANK).
  2. Click Compare (top-left corner).
  3. Enter another sector (e.g., NIFTY AUTO).
  4. Select it, and both sectors will appear on the same chart.
  5. Use different colors for clarity.
Compare sector - TradingView


👉 Why it matters? Helps investors rotate into strong sectors and avoid weak ones.

4. How to Use TradingView’s Replay Feature to Backtest Strategies

TradingView’s Replay Mode lets traders analyze past price action.

Steps to Use Replay Mode:

  1. Click the Replay button (📽️ icon on the top).
  2. Select a date in the past and press Play.
  3. Adjust the speed to watch price movements.
  4. Test strategies using Moving Averages, RSI, MACD.

👉 Why it matters? Great for learning price action and testing strategies before real trading.

5. How to Set Price Alerts in TradingView

TradingView lets you set alerts for price movements or indicator crossovers.

Steps to Create Alerts in TradingView:

  1. Open a stock chart and right-click on a price level.
  2. Select "Create Alert" or Press Alt + A
  3. Choose the condition (e.g., Price crosses ₹2,000).
  4. Select Notification Type (popup, email ).
  5. Click Create, and TradingView will notify you when triggered.

👉 Why it matters? Helps track stocks without constantly checking charts.

6. How to Customize Your TradingView Interface for Efficiency

A clean setup improves focus and speed.

Best Customization Tips:

✅ Use Dark Mode for better visibility.
✅ Enable Auto-Save to avoid losing analysis.
✅ Use Hotkeys (Alt + H for horizontal lines, / for indicators).
✅ Add custom color schemes for indicators.

👉 Why it matters? A well-organized workspace leads to faster decision-making.

Final Thoughts

These 6 powerful TradingView features can help investors and traders make better decisions. Whether you want to track dividend-adjusted returns, set price alerts, or backtest strategies, TradingView has everything you need.

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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