The Market Watch window in your trading platform is meant to show all the symbols you're interested in keeping an eye on. This guide walks through how to add or remove symbols from the Market Watch window so you can tailor it to your liking.
Key Takeaways
- Adding a symbol takes 3 steps: right-click the Market Watch window, select Symbols, then double-click (or select and click Show) on the instrument you want.
- Removing a single symbol takes 2 steps: right-click it and select Hide.
- If you have too many instruments listed, Hide All lets you clear the whole window at once instead of hiding symbols one by one.
- After using Hide All, you can re-add only the instruments you actually want using the same add-symbols steps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding and Removing Symbols in the Market Watch Window
Step 1: Open the Symbols Menu
Right-click anywhere inside the Market Watch window, then select Symbols.
Step 2: Choose the Symbol Group
Choose the symbol group of the instrument you'd like to add. The available categories generally include:
- Forex — for currency pairs (for example, EURUSD)
- Indices — for indices (for example, US30)
- Energies — for instruments like US Oil and UK Oil
- Stocks — for stocks (for example, AAPL)
Step 3: Add the Instrument to Market Watch
Double-click on the instrument(s) you'd like to add to the Market Watch window. Alternatively, click on the preferred instrument(s) and then click Show.
Step 4: Remove a Single Symbol
To remove a symbol from your Market Watch, right-click on the symbol you wish to hide, then select Hide.
Step 5: Remove Multiple Symbols at Once (Hide All)
Having too many instruments in your Market Watch window can slow down your internet connectivity, and hiding them one by one can be tedious. In this case, right-click anywhere in the Market Watch window and select Hide All to clear the list in one action. You can then re-add any instruments you prefer by repeating the add-symbols steps above.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Hiding symbols one at a time when the list has grown too large — use Hide All instead to save time and reduce the connectivity strain of tracking too many instruments at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Add Custom Symbols to the Market Watch Window?
Right-click inside the Market Watch window, select Symbols, choose the relevant group (Forex, Indices, Energies, or Stocks), and then double-click the instrument — or select it and click Show — to add it.
How Do I Remove Currency Pairs From Market Watch?
Right-click the currency pair you want to remove and select Hide. If you need to remove many symbols at once, right-click anywhere in the window and select Hide All instead.
What Happens if I Have Too Many Symbols in Market Watch?
Having too many instruments in your Market Watch window can slow down your internet connectivity. Use Hide All to clear the window, then re-add only the instruments you actually need.
Conclusion
Managing your Market Watch window is a quick process once you know where the options live: use the Symbols menu to add instruments from the Forex, Indices, Energies, or Stocks groups, and use Hide or Hide All to remove them. Keeping this list focused on the instruments you actually trade helps keep your platform running smoothly.
