You can add symbols to a watchlist directly from the quote page or by searching for the symbol from your personal watchlist. From these pages, you can click Watchlist+ or Add Symbol+ to add to a watchlist. A step-by-step guide for the device you are using can be found below:
Adding symbols to watchlists on CNBC.com
From the Quote Page
1. Navigate to the quote page for the symbol you wish to add to a watchlist.
2. From the quote page, click Watchlist +.
3. Select the watchlist(s) to which you want to include the symbol by checking the box(es).
Via the Watchlist Page
1. Navigate to cnbc.com/watchlist/ or click WATCHLIST on the top right corner of any cnbc.com page.
2. From the Watchlist page, select the watchlist to which you want to add a symbol.
3. Click Add Symbol+
4. Search for a symbol and click ADD. Repeat to add more symbols to your watchlist.
Adding symbols to watchlists on CNBC iOS app
Via a Quote Page
1. Navigate to the quote page for the symbol you wish to add to a watchlist.
2. From the quote page, tap the + sign on the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select the watchlist to which you wish to add this symbol.
Via the Watchlist Page
1. Navigate to the Watchlists section of the CNBC app.
2. Select the desired watchlist by tapping on the drop-down menu at the top of the screen.
3. After selecting the watchlist, click Edit.
4. Search for a symbol and tap +Watchlist. Repeat to add more symbols to your watchlist.
Adding symbols to watchlists on the Android app
Via a Quote Page
1. Navigate to the quote page for the symbol you wish to add.
2. From the quote page, tap on the blue + sign at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select the watchlist to which you want to add this symbol.
Via the Watchlist Page
1. Navigate to the Hamburger menu (horizontal lines) on the top left corner of the screen.
2. From the menu, select Watchlists:
3. Select the watchlist to which you want to add a symbol.
4. Tap on the + sign on the bottom right corner of the screen.
5. Search for a symbol and click + Watchlist. Repeat to add more symbols to add to your watchlist.