> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tickertrends.io/tickertrends/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tickertrends.io/tickertrends/documentation-v2/4.-features-and-workflows/data-plotter.md).

# Data Plotter

Plot available alternative-data signals for investment research.

### Plot alternative-data signals

Use Data Plotter to visualize an available metric for a selected keyword or entity.

1. Search for a keyword or entity.
2. Select the relevant **Data Source**.
3. Review the chart period and metric definition.

Metrics may be observed, indexed, estimated, or transformed. They can be incomplete, delayed, or revised.

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