Investopedia explains 'Watch List'
1. A watch list is a used to specify companies where irregularities are present, or where the potential for insider trading or other corruption exists. The watch list can be considered a surveillance tool used to identify risks from customers, consultants, suppliers and other business partners.
2. Many trading platforms give investors and traders the opportunity to create watch lists and screen, or filter, for certain conditions to be met. The user can specify both fundamental and technical criteria in an attempt to find high probability trading or investing opportunities. The watch list may provide an alert, such as an audible alert, text message or email, that warns the user that conditions are about to be met or have been met.
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