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How can I Set an EXACT Timeframe on a PerfChart?

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Our HTML5 PerCharts give chartists the flexibility to choose an exact date range using the date slider at the bottom. After opening a PerfChart, double click on the date slider and enter the desired number of days. For example, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has yet to exceed its 19-February peak, which makes this date important. Chartists could focus on sector performance since this peak by entering “8” for the number of days in the date slider. This feature makes is possible to base performance on a specific peak or trough in the market. 

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Chartists can also resize their PerfCharts using the “full screen” icon. Click this icon to expand the PerfChart. Users can then click and drag the corners to resize their browser window and the PerfChart. Click the full-screen icon again to return to normal viewing. This resizing option is handy for taking screen shots and sharing your PerfCharts with others, such as CNBC and Bloomberg! You can learn more about PerfCharts by watching our video tutorials.
Arthur Hill
About the author: , CMT, is a Senior Technical Analyst at StockCharts.com. He has written articles for numerous financial publications including Barrons and Stocks & Commodities magazine. Focusing predominantly on US equities and ETFs, his systematic approach of identifying trend, finding signals within the trend, and setting key price levels has made him an esteemed technician. In addition to his CMT designation, Arthur holds an MBA from the Cass Business School at City University in London. Learn More
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