Pre-Market Chart Review on TradingView

What you do before the market opens often matters more than what you do after.

A simple, consistent pre-market review routine on TradingView can help you:

• Avoid impulsive trades
• Spot high-probability setups early
• Align with macro and technical context

In this chapter, we’ll outline a step-by-step framework you can follow in 15–20 minutes each morning.

Ideal Time to Start

For Indian markets:
Begin your review between 8:45 AM – 9:10 AM (before the 9:15 open)

For US markets:
Start 1 hour before the bell (8:30 AM EST)

Step-by-Step Pre-Market Review Routine

1. Review Global Cues (5 mins)

Check if global sentiment is risk-on or risk-off.
Note any overnight volatility.

2. Open Your Watchlist & Layouts (2 mins)

• Load your saved layout (e.g., “Intraday Setup”, “Swing Candidates”)
• Check your pre-selected watchlist
• Remove any outdated names, add fresh ones if needed

3. Analyse Index & Sector Trend (5 mins)

Optional: Check sectoral indices like NIFTYIT, NIFTYFMCG, etc.

4. Run Screener or Check Alerts (3 mins)

• Run saved swing or intraday screeners
• Sort by % change pre-market (if volume data available)
• Check which alerts have already triggered or are close

This gives you a filtered list of candidates instead of hunting manually.

5. Mark Trade Levels on Candidate Charts (5 mins)

Open each shortlisted stock and:

• Mark support/resistance
• Add trendlines, zones, or gaps
• Set price alerts just above/below triggers

This becomes your “If this happens, then act” list.

Bonus Tools for Pre-Market Efficiency

To Sum Up

A pre-market review isn’t about prediction.
It’s about preparation - knowing what to look for, where to act, and what to avoid.

A calm 15-minute routine can help you trade less impulsively, react faster, and stick to your edge.