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Trade From Charts (TFC) on TradingView is one of Kite’s better-loved features. Click anywhere on the chart at the desired price; order dialog appears; place / modify / cancel directly from the chart.
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Step-by-step procedure
See the procedure infobox above for the six steps.
TFC vs front-panel order
Aspect
TFC
Front-panel
Visual context
Yes (chart shows order)
No
Speed
Fast (click + confirm)
Moderate (form filling)
Order types
Most types
All types
Modification
Drag on chart
Form-based
For most active intraday traders, TFC is faster and more intuitive.
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