# Quick Start On TradingView

Use this page after [TradingView access](/indicators/nasdaq-strategy/docs/tradingview/access.md) is confirmed.

Review and backtest — not live trading by default

The strategy plots logic on chart. **Strategy Tester** shows historical simulation metrics. Connecting live orders requires your own broker setup and risk plan.

## 1. Add the strategy to your chart[​](#1-add-the-strategy-to-your-chart "Direct link to 1. Add the strategy to your chart")

Open the official strategy page, then add it to the chart:

[The Ultimate NAS100 Strategy](https://www.tradingview.com/script/e2Z5fZGA-The-Ultimate-NAS100-Strategy-by-iTradeAIMS/)

1. Select **Add to chart**.
2. Confirm the chart title lists **The Ultimate Nasdaq-100 Strategy** (or the exact script name from your grant).
3. Use the same username that received invite-only access.

## 2. Pick a Nasdaq-100 symbol[​](#2-pick-a-nasdaq-100-symbol "Direct link to 2. Pick a Nasdaq-100 symbol")

1. Choose a symbol you actually trade or research (for example US100, NAS100, or your broker's NQ mapping).
2. Match the timeframe you intend to review.
3. Confirm TradingView has sufficient history for that symbol.

## 3. Open Strategy Tester[​](#3-open-strategy-tester "Direct link to 3. Open Strategy Tester")

1. Open the **Strategy Tester** panel at the bottom of TradingView.
2. Confirm the tester is bound to this strategy on the chart.
3. Set a date range long enough for your question (see [Strategy Tester results](/indicators/nasdaq-strategy/docs/tradingview/strategy-results.md)).

## 4. Leave defaults for the first session[​](#4-leave-defaults-for-the-first-session "Direct link to 4. Leave defaults for the first session")

For your first look:

* Do not change inputs until you can read entries, exits, and labels on chart.
* Note whether the strategy is in **long**, **short**, or flat for the current bar.
* Read the **Overview** tab in Strategy Tester before optimizing parameters.

## 5. Read the chart vs the tester[​](#5-read-the-chart-vs-the-tester "Direct link to 5. Read the chart vs the tester")

| Surface             | What it shows                                            |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Chart overlay**   | Entries, exits, strategy labels on Nasdaq-100 price      |
| **Strategy Tester** | Net profit, drawdown, win rate, trade list, equity curve |

The chart helps you **understand** the logic; the tester helps you **measure** it over history. Neither replaces your trading plan.

## Next steps[​](#next-steps "Direct link to Next steps")

* [Strategy settings](/indicators/nasdaq-strategy/docs/tradingview/settings.md)
* [Strategy Tester results](/indicators/nasdaq-strategy/docs/tradingview/strategy-results.md)