How are Canadian symbols charted on BigCharts?
[Back to Top] Canadian symbols are available on both BigCharts and BigCharts Canada. To chart Canadian symbols on BigCharts you must prefix all symbols with “CA:”. Example: To chart Telus Corporation on BigCharts you can enter “CA:T”. Alternatively, to chart Canadian symbols on BigCharts Canada, simply enter the company symbol. No prefix is necessary. Note: You may compare symbols from different countries in the same chart. • How does BigCharts take currency exchange rates into account when comparing symbols from different countries? [Back to Top] Since BigCharts comparisons are based on percentages, currency conversion is not necessary. Charting – Glossary • Chart Controls [Back to Top] Chart Controls are selectable options to control the display characteristics of the chart, specificaly time frame, price display, size of chart, frequency, and date range. • Time Frame [Back to Top] Time Frame denotes the time period you would like charted from the drop-down menu labeled “Time Frame.”
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