TheDesperateTrader User Guide
Master the alerts page and chart analysis tools
Quick Start Guide
Visit Alerts Page
Go to /alerts to see real-time stock movements and alerts
Click Any Symbol
Click on any stock symbol to open detailed chart analysis
Analyze & Trade
Use technical indicators and volume data to make informed decisions
Alerts Page
The heart of our platform - real-time stock alerts and market analysis tools.
Live Alerts Panel
Real-time stream of all trading alerts as they happen. This is your main dashboard for monitoring market activity.
Top RVOL Panel
Ranks the top 20 stocks with the highest relative volume alerts, showing which stocks are getting unusual attention.
RVOL Delta Panel
Shows stocks with the highest RVOL change over time - perfect for identifying growing momentum plays.
Top Movers Panel
Tracks the biggest percentage moves in the last 15 minutes to see what's actually moving the market.
Trading Halts Panel
Shows recent trading halts and resumes - important for understanding market volatility.
Watchlist Feature
Click the eye icon to create personalized filtered views of stocks you're tracking.
Chart Analysis
Click any symbol from alerts to open detailed chart analysis with technical indicators.
Minute Chart
Real-time minute-by-minute price action to see immediate movements and patterns.
Daily Chart
Bottom-right panel shows daily timeframe for broader trend analysis.
Technical Indicators
Alerts Panel
Shows all alerts for the selected symbol to understand the context of price movements.
Understanding Alert Types
Near 200 EMA Alerts
These alerts trigger when a stock approaches its 200-day exponential moving average, which often acts as strong support or resistance.
How to use: Look for bounces off the 200 EMA for support entries, or breaks above/below for momentum plays.
Mover Alerts
Triggered by significant volume and price movement. These help you catch stocks that are starting to move with conviction.
How to use: High volume + price movement often indicates institutional interest or news-driven moves.
RVOL (Relative Volume) Alerts
Our proprietary metric comparing current volume to 30-day historical averages. Shows when volume is significantly higher than normal.
How to use: High RVOL often precedes significant price moves. Look for 2x+ RVOL for strong signals.
Trading Tips & Best Practices
Risk Management
- * Never risk more than 1-2% of your account per trade
- * Always use stop losses
- * Don't chase alerts without confirmation
Alert Analysis
- * Combine multiple alert types for confirmation
- * Check chart patterns before entering
- * Look for volume confirmation
Entry Strategies
- * Wait for pullbacks to moving averages
- * Enter on breakouts with volume
- * Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
Exit Strategies
- * Set profit targets at resistance levels
- * Trail stops on winning trades
- * Cut losses quickly on failed setups
Ready to Start?
Ready to start analyzing the markets?