Quickly Measure Time & Change (Hold Shift + Click the Chart)

This chart shows the price of Crude Oil (CL1!) over the last few years. It is a daily chart and we're going to use it as an example to show you how to quickly measure the time and price change of any asset.

Today, major news came out of the Middle East about a conflict that involves the US, Iran, and Iraq. The news had oil spiking higher. However, when you zoom out, you can see a much bigger move has already been in motion since crude oil bottomed in late 2018. Since that day, more than 375 days ago, crude oil is up 48%.

Measuring the distance and change of an asset is easy. Press and hold "Shift" on your keyboard and click on the chart. This measurement tool will show you price change, percentage change, total bars, and time. Follow these steps:

Step 1 - Open a chart for an asset you're interested in.

Step 2 - Hold "Shift" and click on the chart from where you want to measure.

Step 3 - Drag your measurement point to any distance you need.

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