Videos
Tutorials
| Name | Summary |
| 40 - Transactions View | A look at the new columns available in the transactions screen - helping you get to grips with the differences between the various cost, performance and tax-related calculations. |
| 39 - Finding shares with a consistent record of dividend growth | From Melissa's Top Tip in October 2010's ShareScoop newsletter, we have a short video on finding shares whose dividend has grown for the last seven years and is also forecast to grow for the next three years. |
| 38 - Company Ranking | In this tutorial, we look the different ways you can rank the attractiveness of prospective investments in ShareScope. We show you how to view ranking data in List and Details screens and illustrate how this can be added to Data Mining filters. |
| 37 - Data Mining using ShareScript Crosses | Discover how to find an array of technical indicator crosses using the
Cross Finder ShareScript. (Plus/Pro only) |
| 36 - Swing Trading | Find out how you can use Swing Trading in ShareScope to
look for short-term price corrections in both bull and bear markets (Plus/Pro only) |
| 35 - Creating Multi-Window Layouts | In this tutorial, we look at how you can use the multi-window functionality in ShareScope Plus/Pro to create
layouts configured to your own personal style and preferences. (Plus/Pro only) |
| 34 - Using ShareScope Help | In this tutorial, we show you the different ways of accessing Help in ShareScope. Discover how it can be used to search for feature-specific help and explain stock market concepts and terminology. |
| 33 - Importing Data | In this tutorial, we look at the different ways of importing data into ShareScope. This may be useful if, for example, you have holdings which are not listed in the program (e.g. overseas instruments) but wish to add them to ShareScope portfolios. |
| 32 - Data Mining cash, borrowing and liquidity ratios | This week's training tutorial is written for us by Alpesh Patel. It explains key fundamental criteria related to cash, borrowing and liquidity - essential for identifying financially solid businesses in these challenging times. Alpesh gives his preferred values for each metric and provides a data mining filter to help you find matching companies. |
| 31 - Data Mining on Technical Analysis | This week we look at how Data Mining can be used to generate a list of trading opportunities based on your favourite technical criteria. We discuss and provide two technical filters - each with a varying level of complexity. |
| 30 - ShareScope Library | Discover how to build an archive of additional Graph, List and Details settings using the Library function in ShareScope. Find out how to share your favourite configurations with other users and download our free Details Library files. |
| 29 - Capital Gains Tax | An overview of CGT legislation - updated to reflect the changes that come into effect from the 2008/09 tax year. |
| 28 - Using keyboard shortcuts | Learn how to use ShareScope with increased speed and efficiency in this tutorial on Keyboard Accelerators. Discover how to create your own keyboard shortcuts and benefit from those already programmed into ShareScope. |
| 27 - Zooming in on ShareScope charts | In this tutorial, we focus on the different ways you can zoom in on ShareScope graphs - including a look at the intuitive and multi-functional Timescale scroll bar. |
| 26 - Alarms | In this comprehensive article, you’ll discover how to create and review a range of alarms and trigger notifications - helping you track key price movements, breaking news stories, director dealings and more. |
| 25 - Japanese Candlestick Chart Analysis | In this tutorial, we look at the different ways Japanese candlesticks can be used to help identify reversal or continuation patterns. We look at various bullish and bearish patterns and how you view candlesticks on your ShareScope charts. (Plus/Pro only) |
| 24 - Training Mode | Discover how to test your personal investment strategies and various analytics using the Training Mode in ShareScope. |
| 23 - RSI and MACD indicators | In this tutorial, we look at the ways the RSI and MACD indicators can be used to help spot trend reversals. To illustrate, we look at the last major bear run of 2003 – and its subsequent recovery. |
| 22 - Understanding Moving Averages | Discover how you can use moving averages on price charts to help identify trading opportunities. |
| 21 - Customising Toolbars | In this tutorial, we focus on toolbars and how they can be customised to suit your personal style. |
| 20 - Directors' and Major Shareholders' Dealings | Learn how to use ShareScope to locate Directors' and Major Shareholders' Dealings to gain an insight into what key investors or directors think about the growth prospects of a particular company. |
| 19 - Using Broker Consensus ratings in ShareScope | Learn how to display Broker Consensus ratings in the List screen, Details screen and use as part of Data Mining filters to gain an insight into City sentiment about a particular stock. |
| 18 - Exporting ShareScope data | Exporting ShareScope data for further analysis, record keeping or presentation purposes. |
| 17 - Using Rank Columns to assess a stock’s P/E and PEG | In this tutorial, we focus on two key accounting ratios – the P/E and PEG ratios – and demonstrate how you can use ShareScope’s Rank Columns to assess a company based on these metrics. |
| 16 - Data Mining price and moving average crosses | How you can use Data Mining to identify potential trend reversals by combining price lines and moving averages. |
| 15 - Details Screen | A guide to the Details screen. Discover how to create tailored results tables, performance charts and add key company details - so you can readily access information that is central to your investment needs. |
| 14 - Percentage Change | Discover how to accurately assess the performance of a stock between two points on a graph. |
| 13 - Graph time | Learn how to view candlesticks and OHLC charts, and analytics, using daily, weekly or monthly data. Useful for removing short-term volatility and improving the clarity of charts. |
| 12 - Headline Results | A brief guide to understanding and displaying Headline results & ratios |
| 11 - Make ShareScope your own | How to customise toolbars, menus and create your own keyboard shortcuts. Click here to view an audio-visual version of this tutorial. |
| 10 - List Tables | Getting more from your List Tables |
| 9 - Capital Gains Tax | How to use ShareScope's CGT calculator |
| 8 - Capital Gains Tax | An overview of CGT and how taxable gains are calculated |
| 7 - Corporate Actions | How to edit transactions when shares are affected by a corporate action (splits, consolidations, mergers and demergers). |
| 6 - Basic Data Mining | This audio-visual tutorial is a basic introduction to Data Mining in ShareScope. For best results, wait for the entire video to download before pressing Play. To view the tutorial in full-screen mode, press the |
| 5 - Getting more from News | This tutorial looks at options relating to News in ShareScope. |
| 4 - New Highs & New Lows | Identifying shares that have reached a New High or New Low |
| 3 - Risers & Fallers | How to identify the day’s biggest risers and fallers - on an intraday and an end of day basis |
| 2 - Sectors | Using sector data to measure the performance of your investments and find new opportunities |
| 1 - Find a Share | How to find shares easily in ShareScope |
button in the bottom right of the screen.If there are any topics you would like to suggest for future training modules, please email training@sharescope.co.uk with your comments.