> ## 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.

# Performance & Charts

See how the stock has performed. Compare to benchmarks.

**⏱️ Time to read:** 3 minutes **📱🌐 Platform:** Both iOS & Web **👤 Best for:** Everyone

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## 📈 What's in Performance?

**Performance section shows:**

* Interactive price charts
* Historical returns
* Comparison vs S\&P 500, Nasdaq
* Comparison vs competitors
* Key price levels

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## 📊 Interactive Charts

### Timeframes Available

* **1D** - Intraday (1-minute candles)
* **5D** - This week
* **1M** - Past month
* **3M** - Quarter
* **YTD** - Year to date
* **1Y** - Past year
* **5Y** - 5 years
* **MAX** - Since IPO/inception

**Tap/click timeframe to switch**

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### Chart Features

**Technical Indicators:**

* Moving averages (20, 50, 200-day)
* RSI (Relative Strength Index)
* MACD
* Bollinger Bands
* Volume overlay

**Drawing Tools (Web):**

* Trend lines
* Support/resistance lines
* Fibonacci retracements

**Zoom & Pan:**

* Pinch to zoom (iOS)
* Scroll to zoom (Web)
* Drag to pan

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## 📊 Returns Comparison

### Benchmark Comparison

**Shows performance vs:**

* **SPY** (S\&P 500)
* **QQQ** (Nasdaq 100)
* **Sector ETF** (e.g., XLK for tech)

**Example:**

```
TSLA Performance (YTD):
- TSLA: +42.5% 🚀
- S&P 500: +18.2%
- Nasdaq: +28.5%
- Auto Sector: +12.0%

TSLA outperforming all benchmarks!
```

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### Competitor Comparison

**Compare vs direct competitors:**

**Example (TSLA):**

```
1-Year Returns:
- TSLA: +42.5%
- RIVN: -15.2%
- LCID: -28.5%
- F: +8.5%
- GM: +12.0%

TSLA #1 in EV sector!
```

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## 🎯 Key Price Levels

**Highlighted on chart:**

* **52-Week High** - Resistance level
* **52-Week Low** - Support level
* **200-Day MA** - Long-term trend
* **Current Price** - Where we are now

**Why it matters:**

* 52-week high break = bullish
* 52-week low break = bearish
* Above 200-day MA = uptrend
* Below 200-day MA = downtrend

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## 💡 How to Use Performance

### For Day Traders (Blitz)

* Focus on 1D and 5D charts
* Watch intraday levels
* Volume is key
* Quick scalps on bounces/breakouts

### For Swing Traders (Maverick)

* Focus on 1M and 3M charts
* Identify swing setups
* Entry at support, exit at resistance
* Hold 3-10 days

### For Long-Term (Sage)

* Focus on 1Y, 5Y, MAX charts
* Ignore day-to-day noise
* Buy dips in uptrends
* Hold for years

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## 📱 Where to Find It

**Ticker Page → Performance Tab/Section**

* Scroll to Performance
* Interactive charts load
* Toggle timeframes

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## ❓ FAQ

**Q: Are charts real-time?** A: Yes, updates every few seconds during market hours.

**Q: Can I draw on charts?** A: Yes on web. iOS coming soon.

**Q: Do charts show after-hours?** A: Yes, extended hours data included.

**Q: Can I export charts?** A: Screenshot for now. Export feature coming.

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## What's Next?

* [Ticker Overview →](overview) - All ticker features
* [Snapshot Grades →](/features/ticker/snapshot-grades) - AI stock grades

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**Performance = See How It's Done. Charts Don't Lie! 📈📊**