Exploring markets

The Markets section lets you explore stocks, check indices, and discover new investment opportunities.

Accessing markets

Click Markets in the sidebar to access:

• Market indices overview
• Stock search
• Market status

Market indices

See how major markets are performing:

US markets

• S&P 500 — Top 500 US companies
• NASDAQ — Tech-heavy index
• Dow Jones — 30 large US companies

Australian markets

• ASX 200 — Top 200 Australian companies
• All Ordinaries — Broader Australian market

Crypto

• Bitcoin — Leading cryptocurrency
• Ethereum — Second-largest crypto

Each index shows:

• Current level
• Today's change
• Percentage change

Searching for stocks

Find any stock by name or symbol:

1. Use the search bar at the top
2. Type a company name or ticker
3. Results appear as you type
4. Click a result to view details

Search tips

• By symbol: "AAPL" finds Apple directly
• By name: "Apple" shows Apple Inc. and related
• Partial match: "Micro" finds Microsoft, Micron, etc.
• Australian stocks: Include ".AX" or search by name

Search results show

• Stock symbol
• Company name
• Current price
• Market (US, AUS, Crypto)

Stock details

Click any stock to see:

Overview

• Current price and today's change
• 52-week high and low
• Market cap (for stocks)
• Volume

Price chart

• Interactive price history
• Multiple time ranges
• Hover for specific dates

Dividend info (if applicable)

• Dividend yield
• Annual dividend
• Ex-dividend date
• Payment frequency

Actions

From the details view:

• Add to portfolio — Buy shares
• Add to watchlist — Track without buying
• View more — Link to external data

Market hours

TrackMyShares shows market status:

Status indicators

Status	Meaning
Open	Market is trading now
Closed	Market is closed
Pre-market	Before regular hours
After-hours	After regular hours

Trading hours

US markets (ET):

• Pre-market: 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Regular: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• After-hours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Australian market (AEST/AEDT):

• Regular: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Crypto:

• 24/7, never closes

Holidays

Markets close on holidays. TrackMyShares shows:

• Next market holiday
• Holiday schedule

Prices don't update when markets are closed.

Discovering stocks

By market

Browse stocks by market:

• US stocks
• Australian stocks
• Cryptocurrencies

By sector (coming soon)

Future feature to browse by:

• Technology
• Healthcare
• Finance
• Energy
• And more

Popular stocks

See trending or popular stocks:

• Most traded today
• Biggest gainers
• Biggest losers

Using markets effectively

Research routine

Before buying:

1. Search for the stock
2. Check the price chart
3. Review dividend info
4. Add to watchlist if interested
5. Make your decision

Staying informed

Check markets regularly to:

• See how indices are moving
• Spot opportunities
• Understand market conditions

Comparing options

Use markets to compare:

1. Search for several stocks
2. Compare prices and changes
3. Check dividend yields
4. Make informed choices