What ticks are and why WeBull lets you use them

A tick on WeBull is a small checkmark or flag you place next to a stock symbol to mark it for later reference. It is not the same as adding a stock to a watchlist — a tick is a personal note that stays with that stock in your account. You can tick stocks you want to research further, stocks you are considering buying, or stocks you already own and want to monitor closely.

WeBull shows your ticked stocks in a dedicated section so you can find them quickly without scrolling through your entire watchlist. The tick system is useful if you follow many stocks but only want to focus on a smaller group at any given time.

Key Takeaways

  • Ticks are personal checkmarks you place next to stock symbols to organize and track specific stocks separately from your watchlist.
  • You can tick a stock from the stock detail page, the quote page, or directly from a watchlist by clicking the tick icon.
  • All your ticked stocks appear together in a dedicated section so you can review them as a group without opening each one individually.
  • Ticks remain on a stock even if you remove it from a watchlist, so you can use them to track stocks you own but are not actively watching.

How to tick a stock on WeBull

To tick a stock, first navigate to that stock's page. You can search for the stock by symbol in the search bar at the top of the app, or find it in one of your watchlists. Once the stock page opens, look for the tick icon — it usually appears near the top of the page, often alongside other action buttons like the heart icon for favorites.

Click or tap the tick icon once. The icon will fill in or change color to show that the stock is now ticked. That is all you need to do. The stock is now marked and will appear in your ticks section.

You can also tick a stock directly from a watchlist without opening the full stock page. In most watchlist views, each stock row has a tick icon you can click. This saves a step if you are reviewing multiple stocks at once.

Where to find your ticked stocks

Your ticked stocks live in a dedicated section within the WeBull app. On the home screen or in the main navigation menu, look for a section labeled "Ticks" or an icon that represents ticks (often a checkmark). Tap or click it to see all the stocks you have marked.

This section shows your ticked stocks in a list format, similar to a watchlist. You can see the current price, price change, and percentage change for each stock at a glance. From this view, you can click any stock to open its full detail page, or you can untick stocks by clicking the tick icon again.

Removing a tick from a stock

To remove a tick, navigate back to that stock's page or find it in your ticks section. Click or tap the tick icon again. The icon will unfill or return to its original color, and the stock will no longer appear in your ticks section.

Removing a tick does not delete the stock from your watchlists or your portfolio — it only removes the tick mark. If you own the stock, it will still show in your holdings. If it is in a watchlist, it will still be there.

Using ticks alongside watchlists and favorites

WeBull gives you three ways to organize stocks: watchlists, favorites (marked with a heart), and ticks. They work together but serve different purposes. A watchlist is a collection of stocks grouped by theme or strategy. A favorite marks a single stock you check often. A tick is a temporary marker for stocks you want to focus on right now.

You can tick a stock that is also in a watchlist and marked as a favorite — the three systems do not conflict. Many traders use ticks for stocks they are actively researching or considering, favorites for stocks they check daily, and watchlists to organize by sector or strategy.

Common reasons to use ticks

Traders use ticks for several practical reasons. Some tick stocks they are researching before deciding whether to buy. Others tick stocks they own and want to monitor closely during a particular week or month. Some tick stocks that meet a specific technical pattern they are watching for, then untick them once the pattern breaks.

Because ticks are quick to add and remove, they work well for short-term focus. If you are following 50 stocks but only want to concentrate on 8 this week, ticking those 8 gives you a clean view without removing them from your watchlists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my ticked stocks on the WeBull website and the mobile app?

Yes. Your ticks sync across both platforms. If you tick a stock in the app, it will appear in your ticks section on the website, and vice versa. The sync may take a few moments, but your ticks are tied to your account, not your device.

Do ticks affect the order of stocks in my watchlist?

No. Ticking a stock does not change its position in a watchlist or affect how watchlists are sorted. Ticks are a separate organizational layer. Your watchlist order stays the same whether stocks are ticked or not.

What happens to my ticks if I delete a watchlist?

Ticks remain on the stocks even if you delete the watchlist they were in. Ticking is independent of watchlists. You can delete a watchlist and still see those stocks in your ticks section.

Can I sort or filter my ticked stocks?

This depends on your WeBull version and recent updates. Most versions let you view your ticks as a list and sort by price, percentage change, or other metrics. Check your ticks section for sort or filter options in the menu.

Is there a limit to how many stocks I can tick?

WeBull does not publish a hard limit on the number of ticks. In practice, the ticks section works best with a manageable number — usually under 50 — so you can review them quickly. If you tick too many, the section becomes less useful as a focus tool.