Navigating Your Alerts Tab
A price alert is a scheduled notification that triggers when a specified target price is reached for a specific security. For example, if you want to be notified when the price of Netflix stock reaches $500, you can create a price alert with the condition
Advanced Research & News
To monitor real-time news, select the Security you are monitoring, and the most recent news articles will populate. You can click the link directly to access the news article
How to Use Independent Direct’s Market Watch & Watchlists
The Watchlist feature on Independent Direct allows you to track your favourite securities and stay updated on their performance. Follow these steps to create and manage your personalized watchlist.
Trading with Independent Direct
To place a stock/ETF order, enter the security symbol. As you search for the symbol, we provide suggestions for corresponding securities. After selecting a security, the trade ticket is automatically updated with the symbol’s data.
Platform Layout
Independent Direct features a customizable widget-based user interface, allowing you to personalize your trading dashboard to match your trading style. Here’s a quick rundown of the icons and settings available on the platform, along with their functions and purposes.
How to Personalize Your Independent Direct Account
First, log into your Independent Direct account on mobile or desktop. Once you’re in, you’ll be greeted by your default dashboard.
How to Open Your Independent Direct Trading Account
Setting up an Independent Direct trading account is the first step in getting you trading. This guide will walk you through the process.