> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.askape.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stock Search

Find any stock in seconds. Search by ticker or company name.

**⏱️ Time to read:** 2 minutes **📱🌐 Platform:** Both iOS & Web **👤 Best for:** Everyone

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## 🔍 How to Search

### iOS

**Method 1:** Tap **Search icon** (🔍) at top of any screen

**Method 2:** Pull down on any tab to reveal search bar

**Type:** Ticker (TSLA) or Company Name (Tesla)

**Results appear instantly** as you type

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/OgKXj24McN6kN9hf/images/TV-5-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgKXj24McN6kN9hf&q=85&s=32cc7d980e19251dea01d518b77e92e5" alt="iOS Search" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-5-4.png" />

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### Web

**Method 1:** Click search bar at top

**Method 2:** Press **/** (forward slash) keyboard shortcut

**Type:** Ticker or company name

**Press Enter** or click result

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/QQXRleROQpb5VAx2/images/TV-14.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QQXRleROQpb5VAx2&q=85&s=eb8f18ccc4a5c47c2b930a69bfc5ad20" alt="Web Search" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-14.png" />

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## 🎯 Search Features

### Smart Search

**Understands:**

* Ticker symbols (AAPL, TSLA, NVDA)
* Company names (Apple, Tesla, NVIDIA)
* Partial names (just "Tes" finds Tesla)
* Common nicknames

### Results Show

* Company name & ticker
* Current price & % change
* Logo
* AI Snapshot Grade badge

### Recent Searches

* Your last 10 searches saved
* Quick access to stocks you check often

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## 💡 Pro Tips

**1. Use ticker for speed**

* "AAPL" faster than "Apple Inc."

**2. Recent searches = Quick access**

* Tap search, see recent, tap again

**3. Combine with alerts**

* Search → Set price alert → Get notified

**4. "/" shortcut (Web)**

* Fastest way to search on web
* Keep hands on keyboard

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## ❓ FAQ

**Q: Can I search for ETFs?** A: Yes! SPY, QQQ, VOO all searchable.

**Q: What about crypto?** A: Crypto stocks yes (COIN, MARA). Crypto itself (BTC) not yet.

**Q: Can I search by sector?** A: Use Themes for that. Search is for specific stocks.

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## What's Next?

* [Navigation Guide →](/features/search/navigation) - Get around the app
* [Ticker Page →](../Ticker/overview) - What you see after searching

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**Search = Find Any Stock in 2 Seconds! 🔍⚡**