- Navigate by keyboard, filter by asset class or source, and open charts instantly.
- Add instruments to Watchlists in one click, or sort them into multiple lists with a double-click.
- See all your Watchlists at the bottom of the search window and add to the active one with a shortcut.
Accessing Search
There are two quick ways to open the search window:- From the chart: click the instrument ticker icon shown on the chart (the symbol badge).
- From the top bar: click the “Search symbol or company…” field in the top workspace bar.
- Start typing a ticker, company/asset name, or keyword. Results update instantly.
- Use the asset-class tabs and All Sources to narrow results (details below).
- Press Esc anytime to close the window.
- If keyboard arrows don’t move the selection, click inside the search panel to restore focus.
- To quickly add multiple symbols, select an active Watchlist at the bottom first, then use Shift + Enter as you browse.
Browse by Asset Class
Use the tabs to narrow results:- All, Funds, Equities, Crypto, Commodities, Forex, Bonds, Indices
- Show only instruments in the chosen class.
- Group related markets (e.g., Perpetual Futures, Delivered Futures, Spot).
- Let you expand each group with Show more to see all available venues.
Sources (Exchanges & Venues)
Use All Sources to limit results by venue or data provider.- Click All Sources and pick a venue to compare the same instrument across exchanges.
- In grouped results, click Show more to reveal every listing for that symbol (useful for futures and crypto).
Read a Result Card
Each result row includes:- Symbol & venue (e.g.,
BTC/USD.P · MEXC) - Instrument type (Perpetual Futures, Spot, Delivered Futures, etc.)
- Last price and currency
- Change (absolute and %) for quick sentiment
- Add to Watchlist icon
- Show more when multiple markets exist
Quick Actions & Watchlists
- Add to default Watchlist: single-click the Add to Watchlist icon.
- Choose another Watchlist / create new: double-click the icon to open extended options.
- Active Watchlist bar: at the bottom of the search window, you’ll see all your Watchlists.
- Click a list to make it active.
- Press Shift + Enter to add the highlighted instrument directly to that active list while browsing.
Keyboard Shortcuts
The search center is fully navigable by keyboard:- ↑ / ↓ — Move through results
- Tab + Space — Jump to filters and toggle asset-class/source filters
- Enter — Open the selected instrument on chart (Apply Selection)
- Shift + Enter — Add the selected instrument to the active Watchlist
- Esc — Close the search
Tips
- Comparing venues? Use All Sources and Show more within a symbol group to see every market.
- Building a thematic list? Pick the Watchlist first (bottom bar), then add with Shift + Enter as you browse.
- Need faster symbol entry? Stay in the search window and use ↑/↓ + Enter to open, Shift + Enter to file to lists.
Troubleshooting
- No results? Clear filters (asset class / source) and try a broader term.
- Added to the wrong list? Check which Watchlist is active in the bottom bar before adding.
- Keys not working? Click inside the search panel to restore focus, then use shortcuts.