QuickView | Scanz

QuickView is the bridge between finding an opportunity and understanding it. When the Scanner surfaces a stock worth investigating, QuickView lets you dive deeper without losing your place - chart, news, order book, and trade prints all appear in a slide-out panel while your scan results stay visible behind it.

This instant access to analysis tools is what separates casual browsing from active trading. You can evaluate dozens of setups per hour, dismissing the weak ones in seconds and spending time only on stocks that pass your initial filter.

Opening QuickView

QuickView activates from any stock row in the Scanner, Signals, or other list views. There are two ways to open it:

Click the row to select it (the row highlights), then press Enter to open QuickView. This two-step approach lets you navigate the list with arrow keys, reviewing stocks quickly before committing to a deeper look.

Click directly on a ticker to both select and open QuickView in one action. This is faster when you already know which stock you want to examine.

To close QuickView, click the Hide button in the top-right corner, or press Escape. Your scan results remain exactly as they were - same filters, same sort order, same scroll position.

The QuickView Interface

When QuickView opens, you’ll see a panel slide in from the right side of the screen, divided into distinct sections that work together to give you a complete picture of the stock.

Header Section

The header tells you exactly what you’re looking at and when. On the left, a session indicator shows the current market status - “Pre Market Open,” “Market Open,” “After Hours,” or “Market Closed.” This context matters because the data below reflects activity during this specific session.

Next to the session indicator, you’ll see the symbol displayed prominently, followed by the company name and exchange (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, etc.). This quick identification prevents the common mistake of confusing similar tickers.

The right side of the header contains two controls: Create Alert lets you set a price or condition alert directly from QuickView without navigating elsewhere, and Hide closes the panel.

Metrics Bar

Below the header, a row of key metrics provides the essential numbers at a glance:

LAST PRICE shows the current trading price - this updates in real-time during market hours.

CHANGE displays both the dollar and percentage change for the current session. Positive changes appear in green, negative in red.

OPEN is the session’s opening price - useful for calculating how far price has moved since the session began.

HIGH and LOW mark the session’s price extremes. When Last Price equals High, the stock is at session highs. When it equals Low, it’s at session lows.

VOLUME shows shares traded this session. Compare this to the stock’s typical volume to gauge unusual activity.

TRADES counts the number of individual transactions, distinct from volume. High trade count with proportionally lower volume suggests retail participation; few trades with high volume suggests institutional block orders.

LIQUIDITY indicates dollar volume (price times shares traded) - a better measure of true liquidity than share volume alone.

The Chart

The chart is powered by ChartIQ and provides professional-grade visualization of price action. It dominates the center of QuickView because price movement tells the story that raw numbers can’t.

Chart Toolbar

A row of controls sits above the chart:

Draw opens drawing tools for marking support, resistance, trendlines, and other technical patterns directly on the chart.

Crosshair enables a targeting cursor that displays exact price and time values as you move across the chart. The Crosshair Options dropdown lets you adjust crosshair behavior.

Info displays data for the bar or candle under your cursor. Info Options controls how this information appears.

Table View switches from visual chart to tabular data display - useful when you need exact OHLC values for specific periods.

Display controls chart appearance settings like bar type (candlestick, OHLC, line) and color schemes.

Periodicity is critical - it sets the timeframe for each bar on the chart. Options include:

Daily and longer: 1D (one day per bar), 1W (weekly), 1Mo (monthly)
Intraday: 1Min, 2Min, 3Min, 5Min, 10Min, 15Min, 30Min, 1Hour, 4Hour

For day trading, 1Min or 5Min provides granular detail. For swing trading, 1D or 1W shows the bigger picture.

Views saves and recalls chart configurations so you can switch between setups quickly.

Studies adds technical indicators - moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, and dozens more.

Preferences controls chart-wide settings including timezone, grid lines, and extended hours display.

Time Range Selection

Below the toolbar, quick-access buttons let you snap to common time ranges: 1D (today only), 5D, 1M, 3M, 6M, YTD, 1Y, 5Y, and All (full history). Clicking these adjusts the visible date range while maintaining your current periodicity.

Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons at the bottom fine-tune your view when the preset ranges aren’t quite right.

News Tab

Below the chart, two tabs provide additional context. The News tab shows recent headlines for this specific stock, displayed in a table with two columns:

Publication Time shows when each headline was published. Recent news (within the last few hours) often explains current price action.

Headline is the actual news text. Click any headline to read the full article.

Above the news list, two checkboxes filter the content:

Filings includes SEC filings - 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and other regulatory documents. These are primary sources straight from the company.

News includes headlines from financial news outlets, press releases, and analyst commentary. Toggle each to focus on what matters for your analysis.

When a stock is moving and you don’t know why, the News tab is your first stop. A new headline from the last hour usually explains the action.

Prints & L2 Tab

The Prints & L2 tab provides real-time order flow data - essential for understanding who’s buying and selling, and at what prices.

Depth (Level 2)

The Depth section displays the order book, showing pending buy and sell orders at various price levels. It’s organized into columns:

TIME shows when each quote was last updated.

MM identifies the Market Maker or exchange posting the quote. This helps you recognize when major market makers are accumulating or distributing.

SIZE shows the number of shares available at this level.

BID (on the left side) shows prices where buyers are willing to purchase. ASK (on the right side) shows prices where sellers are willing to sell. The spread between best bid and best ask indicates immediate trading cost and liquidity.

Stacked bids (multiple large orders at the same price) suggest support. Stacked asks suggest resistance. Thin order books move faster but carry more execution risk.

Time & Sales (Trade Prints)

Below the Depth section, Time & Sales shows the actual transaction tape - every trade that executes, in real-time. Columns include:

TIME stamps each transaction to the second.

PRICE shows the execution price.

SIZE shows shares traded in this specific transaction.

@ (the execution indicator) tells you where the trade printed relative to the quote:

@Bid means the seller hit the bid - a motivated seller accepting the buyer’s price
@Ask means the buyer lifted the offer - a motivated buyer accepting the seller’s price
— (dash) means the trade executed between the bid and ask, often a crossed order or internalized trade

Reading the tape reveals buying or selling pressure that isn’t visible in the price alone. A stock holding steady while prints consistently hit the bid suggests underlying weakness - sellers are accepting whatever buyers offer. Conversely, prints consistently lifting the ask, even on small size, indicate buyers are willing to pay up.

Using QuickView Effectively

Quick Evaluation Workflow

When scanning, develop a rhythm: spot an interesting ticker, hit Enter, glance at the chart (trend direction, recent price action), check the News tab (is there a catalyst?), and either dismiss or dig deeper into Level 2. This entire process should take 10-15 seconds per stock.

Matching Timeframes

If you’re day trading, set your chart periodicity to 1Min or 5Min and focus on the current session’s Prints & L2 data. If you’re swing trading, use 1D periodicity and pay more attention to the News tab for fundamental catalysts.

Reading News with Context

Not all headlines move stocks equally. An earnings beat might already be priced in if the stock ran up beforehand. A secondary offering (dilution) matters more for low-float stocks than mega-caps. Let the chart confirm whether the news is actually moving price.

Level 2 for Entry Timing

Before entering a position, check the order book. Large ask stacks above current price represent resistance that must be absorbed. Large bid stacks below provide potential support if the trade goes against you. Thin books on both sides mean volatility - the stock can move fast in either direction.

Tape Reading for Confirmation

Watch Time & Sales for a minute or two before entering. Are prints lifting the ask or hitting the bid? Large prints (relative to typical trade size for this stock) hitting one side suggest institutional activity. Small prints scattered randomly suggest retail noise.

Tips for Better Analysis

Keep the Panel Open While Scanning

You don’t need to close QuickView between stocks. Just click another row in your scan results - QuickView updates instantly with the new symbol. This lets you rapidly compare multiple candidates without the open/close overhead.

Use Create Alert Before Closing

If a stock looks interesting but isn’t quite at your entry price, set an alert before moving on. Click Create Alert in the header, define your conditions, and let the system notify you when the setup develops. This prevents good setups from slipping through the cracks.

Check Multiple Timeframes

A stock might look bullish on the 5-minute chart but bearish on the daily. Use the Periodicity selector to zoom out and see the bigger picture. The best trades have momentum aligned across multiple timeframes.

Watch the Session Indicator

Pre-market and after-hours data behaves differently than regular hours. Volume is lower, spreads are wider, and moves can reverse at the open. The session indicator reminds you which context you’re analyzing.

QuickView connects to the broader Scanz workflow:

Scanner - Find stocks that merit QuickView analysis
Signals - Event-based alerts that surface when stocks match specific criteria
Alerts - Set price notifications directly from QuickView
Watchlists - Save stocks worth monitoring for later QuickView review