Stock Charts
NOTE: This desktop implementation has been replaced by the newer Android version. It still works but will not be maintained.
This is a simple Java application that allows you to
enter
ticker symbols and plot the last several months of it's historical
price
data. I wrote it to provide the following features one or more of which
is missing from all other charting software I've seen:
- Moving averages are aligned with price data
(Such a simple and natural thing so why can't they get it right??)
- The $0 line is always at the bottom of the
graphs (How else can you understand relative moves at a glance?)
- Price scale is linear (One dollar is as good as
the next!)
- Displays a "waterlevel" showing the price you
paid
for equities
you own (Always know where you stand)
These features make the program an ideal way to become
acquainted
with unfamiliar stocks or to track interesting stocks from time to time
for the big picture which is otherwise difficult to get. To use, first
download
the StockChart application. Save the file any place that is convenient for you. Double click the file to run it. Note:
It will only run if you have the Java Runtime Environment installed. If
you don't have it installed, you can get the Java RTE from Sun. Simply
download
the Java RTE and install it and then reinstall StockChart.
The charts let you see the price you bought
particular
stocks in the same chart as it's price graph. Notice the "water level"
in the image above showing that I'm back in positive territory. You can
enter the stock symbols in your portfolio and the prices you bought
them
at by using the Edit->Symbols menu item which will launch a symbol
editor
dialog. The drop-down arrow next to the symbol type-in box lets you
quickly
see and select from the symbols you've entered. Note that you can also
add symbols you don't own but just want to monitor, simply by adding
symbols
without prices.
This program is free for all non-commercial
purposes.
If you have a commercial application you'd like to integrate this
charting
functionality into, or simply have questions or feedback, please just email
me.
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