How to Build a Custom Multi-Chart Layout on TradingView for Cross-Market Analysis

Key Takeaways

• The multi-charts layout feature allows you to plot related instruments next to one another rather than switching between tabs on TradingView charts.
• Select your grid configuration (2x2, 3x2, etc.) based on the number of instruments that you need to follow. 
• Syncing timeframes and crosshairs between panels allows you to compare what happened across instruments at the same time. .
• Indicators should be added selectively based on panels; adding all of them to each chart will only cause unnecessary confusion.
• Save your layout and revisit it periodically so it stays relevant as market conditions change.

Why One Chart Isn't Enough Anymore

If you find yourself switching between five different browser tabs to compare Nifty, Bank Nifty, and Crude Oil, then a multi-chart layout can bring these instruments together on one screen

A chart shows price and other market data but it does not give any information about the reasoning behind the movement. Correlation Analysis involves analyzing multiple correlated instruments simultaneously.

This is where TradingView charts with a multi-chart layout can help active traders compare multiple instruments on one screen. Instead of switching between windows, you can use one screen to view multiple instruments, timeframes, and indicators at once. 

This blog walks you through setting up that layout step by step and using it to understand the trading market.

What Is a Multi-Chart Layout?

A multi-chart layout consists of several charts arranged on one screen, each showing a different instrument, timeframe, or indicator set. 

Depending on the TradingView plan and available features, your workspace can include multiple chart panels, and each panel can be used to compare different instruments or timeframes.

For traders who monitor multiple asset classes, viewing several charts together can make it easier to compare their price movements.. You can view how  Bank Nifty performed alongside other selected instruments instead of switching between separate charts. 

Step 1: Choose Your Layout Grid

Open TradingView and see the icon layout near the top toolbar that resembles a grid. Select the option from there and decide how many windows you need. For example, a 2x2 layout can be used to view an index, a sector related instrument, and one or two stocks together. 

If you are comparing currencies, commodities, and indices, you can select a larger grid such as 3x2 or 4-window depending on the number of instruments you want to monitor..

Avoid overcrowding the screen. If you clearly can’t read the charts, then consider using fewer panels. 

Step 2: Assign Instruments to Each Panel

Open each panel and select the instrument that you want to monitor. For example, a layout for monitoring different  trading market segments could be:

• Panel 1: Nifty 50 (index direction)
• Panel 2: Bank Nifty (financial sector strength)
• Panel 3: USD/INR (currency pressure)
• Panel 4: A specific stock you're holding or watching

This allows you to compare the stock’smovement with the broader index and other selected instruments. However, the chart alone cannot establish the reason for a price movement.

Step 3: Sync Timeframes and Crosshairs

On TradingView, available sync options can allow selected chart elements, such as time or crosshairs, to be synchronized across panels.. Use the available synchronization options to select the chart elements you want to sync, such as time or crosshairs.This can be very helpful if you need to see how the markets reacted at the same candle post an RBI policy move.

However, if you would like to have each chart run independently from the other, then you do not turn on synchronization. If you don’t enable synchronisation, then the charts continue to use their individual timeframes and chart settings.

Step 4: Add Indicators Selectively

Do not feel compelled to overload your panels with everything. In TradingView, use the necessary indicators in each specific panel. For example, you can use a moving average and a volume indicator on an index panel, while RSI can be used on a stock panel to assess whether the stock is in an overbought or oversold range.

A well organized multi-chart layout can help you view the selected instruments and market data efficiently. 

Step 5: Save the Layout and Reuse It

When you are satisfied with your layout, save it. TradingView enables you to save and name your layouts such that you can reuse them without setting them up again.. You can also copy this layout and modify the instrument if you wish to test another industry or theme.

Common Mistakes Traders Make With Multi-Chart Setups

Watching too many unrelated instruments. 

Cross-market analysis is meaningful when the instruments being compared have a relevant relationship or common market factor. Including unrelated instruments may not provide useful context for comparison. 

Ignoring timeframe mismatches. 

Comparing a 1-minute chart with a weekly chart can give different perspectives on price movement and momentum. Make sure that the time frames are relatively comparable to each other.

Skipping the review step. 

A layout that is not reviewed may become less relevant as market conditions shift. Revisit your panel choices every few weeks.

How mastertrust Helps You Trade Across Markets

TradingView charts can be used for market analysis while orders are placed through the trading platform of your broker. mastertrust provides access to trading across applicable segments, including equities, derivatives and commodities all in one place.

In case of fees, mastertrust simply charges Rs. 20/- per trade for stocks, F&O, and commodities. Opening an account is free of charge, and you also have a free demat AMC in the first year, which can be converted to a lifetime free demat AMC by paying a nominal fee.

You can check current details on the mastertrust demat account page before opening one.

Once your account is active, you can use your TradingView charts to analyse the market and place an order through the mastertrust trading platform based on your analysis.

Final Thoughts

A multi-chart layout on TradingView brings multiple charts together on one screen, making it easier to compare the selected instruments. 

A multi-chart layout doesn’t predict future price movements, but it can help you compare the movements of multiple financial instruments that are not visible on a single chart. that are impossible 

Begin with a couple of related charts, then gradually add synchronization when it makes sense, and remember to always double-check your configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many charts can I add to a single TradingView layout?

The number of charts that you can add to a TradingView layout depends on the TradingView plan.

Q2. Do I need a paid TradingView plan for multi-chart layouts?

The availability and number of chart panels and synchronisation features depend on the TradingView plan. 

Q3. Can I use different timeframes in each panel of the same layout?

Yes, each panel on TradingView charts can run its own timeframe independently unless you manually sync them.

Q4. Is cross-market analysis only useful for F&O traders?

No, stock investors also use it to understand whether a price move is stock-specific or driven by broader trading market sentiment.

Q5. Can I trade directly after spotting a setup on my TradingView layout?

You will put in your trade orders using the trading platform of your broker; TradingView is just the tool that helps you analyze the chart.

Q6. How often should I update my multi-chart layout?

Review it every few weeks, or whenever your focus shifts to a different sector, index, or asset class.