Window Types

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Window Type

Function

Equity

Equity windows enable you to monitor the profit of your portfolio.

 

Chart

Charts enable you to view real-time and historical data on the instruments you trade. Use charts to display technical analyses, too.

 

Clock

Clocks enable you to orient yourself world time zones.

 

News

News windows enable you to view real-time news headlines and read news stories. Query headlines to find exactly what you are looking for.

 

Option Chart

Option charts enable you to view positions on an x/y axis. A variety of scales give you the perspective you need to assess your positions.

 

Quote

Quote windows offer a wide variety of layout options. Use quote windows to view real time data.

 

Time & Sales

Time and Sales windows list prices on a minute-by-minute basis.

 

Text

Text windows vary from data feed to data feed. Typically, text windows augment the news services offered by a data feed.

 

Volatility Skew

Volatility skews plot instrument volatility on an x/y axis. Skews can be defined and applied to your options positions.

 

System

System windows offer a view into the internal workings of Aspen software. You don't need to spend a lot of time learning about system windows. Just know they exist to assist Aspen Customer Support in helping you.