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Price Action Alerts is a data analytics company providing financial and algorithmic trading data on stocks and exchange traded funds. These analytics are based on price action for US trading after market close each day. Alerts are not sent during days when the US stock market is closed for trading. Daily alerts are sent via email. The alerts are a combination of algorithmic trading decisions based on price action at the close of the day and the strength of key technical indicators used by professional traders. Each stock and ETF is ranked daily between ⭐ and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with five stars being the strongest with the most price action strength. Additional data is provided showing gains over a two day period or comparing current day gains.
Free trials are supported periodically. Please check our homepage or our signup page to see if free trial is an available option.
Although we do not currently provide price alerts on cryptocurrency, we do provide alerts on ETFs that contain crypto equivalents. We have access to a financial data provider that can provide crypto feeds. Any new integrations would need to be logged on our feature request page.
Price Action Alerts can be used many different ways. Our daily ETF rankings can assist some traders in owning the components of the S&P500 at different weighting (i.e., XLF, XLU, XLC, etc.) Some traders may want to make purchase decisions of ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ stocks or ETFs after reviewing the chart on their brokerage account and others may choose to select ⭐ stocks or ETFs to short. Many choices exist for two to four star stocks as well. We recommend using the data analytics as a supplement to longer term index investing in S&P500, Nasdaq, or total return funds. The gains of five star stocks or ETFs are dramatically higher than indexes on good days and the losses are also higher than indexes on days when the market is down.
Please view our pricing page to see monthly subscription options at https://price-action-alerts.com/pricing/.
You may view stocks and exchange traded funds (ETF) at the following locations. The items in scope for these funds do change periodically. We try to update as quickly as possible. The S&P500 stock listing is https://price-action-alerts.com/sp500/. The Nasdaq 100 can be found https://price-action-alerts.com/nasdaq-100-ndx/ . The ETF list can be found https://price-action-alerts.com/exchange-traded-funds.
At this time, only email notifications are supported. We did extensive testing with our messaging provider Twilio and sending text messages for Stock Alerts/Platforms are stricly prohibited. We tested sending emails to mobile providers in the US and the amount of throttling results in a poor user experience. Email to text messages are often delayed or never arrive due to spam prevention. We are testing out a mobile application for alerting, but this will take some time to fully develop and deploy.
You may cancel at any time. The monthly service is not refundable if cancelled after the monthly billing date. If you pay for your service on the first of the month and cancel on the second day then you can get alerts through the billing period. In this scenario, you will not be billed on the following month.
Yes, if you have multiple services, you can cancel one and retain others.
Yes! Leveraged funds have higher risk for investors because professional investors move back and forth between buying and selling. You will find inverse funds in our ETF list and double or triple levered funds in (short or long). If you are on the wrong side of the trade, losses can occur. Always know what you are buying when you trade through your broker and avoid leveraged funds if this does not align with your risk goals. Search our ETF list for details on which funds are tracked https://price-action-alerts.com/exchange-traded-funds/ . Price Action Alerts is for informational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities.
No! Price Action Alerts provides data analytics for informational purposes only. This output is based on technical indicators which show momentum or risk/reward and they cannot predict future performance. Five star reports are not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Price Action Alerts provides data analytic information only. Trading in such securities can result in immediate and substantial losses. You should only invest risk capital, and not capital required for other purposes.
These stocks and ETFs were selected due to the market capitalization and heavy transaction volume providing users better liquidity when it is time to buy or sell. Although there is risk in any stock or ETF, these selections have lower risk than stocks with low market capitalization and low volume.
We recommend using your brokerage account, stockcharts.com, Finviz, or Yahoo Finance.
We use simple moving averages over time, MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands, price action, volume, money flow, strength into the close, and returns short and longer term. You can find definitions and calculations at https://price-action-alerts.com/technical-indicators/.
As of January, 2025 a select number of fields are available for email alerts. You may request an enhancement requests for custom reports and view available fields at https://price-action-alerts.com/feature-request/ .
No. The site is restricted to individuals over 18 years of age. You can read more in our terms and conditions.
Trading stocks within the S&P 500 and Nasdaq offers several advantages compared to trading small-cap stocks or those with lower market capitalization, volume, and shares outstanding.
1. Liquidity and Volume
S&P 500 and Nasdaq stocks tend to have significantly higher trading volumes, meaning tighter bid-ask spreads and better price execution.
Small-cap stocks often suffer from lower liquidity, which can lead to higher slippage and difficulty entering or exiting positions at desired prices.
2. Price Stability and Volatility
Large-cap stocks (e.g., those in the S&P 500) generally have more stable price movements due to institutional ownership and broad market participation.
Small-cap stocks can be highly volatile, with sharp price swings driven by low float, speculative trading, or news catalysts.
3. Institutional Investment and Market Influence
Blue-chip stocks in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are widely held by mutual funds, pension funds, and hedge funds, providing consistent demand and reducing the likelihood of erratic price moves.
Lower market cap stocks often have less institutional support, making them more vulnerable to retail-driven speculation and manipulation.
4. Earnings Consistency and Fundamentals
S&P 500 companies are typically well-established with strong balance sheets, consistent revenue streams, and predictable earnings.
Small-cap stocks tend to have less reliable financials, making them riskier, especially in bear markets or economic downturns.
5. Lower Risk of Dilution
Large-cap stocks usually have well-structured capital with less frequent share issuance.
Small-cap companies, particularly those in growth phases, often issue more shares to raise capital, leading to dilution and potential downward pressure on stock prices.
6. Regulation and Transparency
Nasdaq and S&P 500 stocks are subject to higher regulatory scrutiny, ensuring more reliable financial reporting and corporate governance.
Small-cap stocks, especially those on over-the-counter (OTC) markets, may have less oversight, increasing risks of fraud, pump-and-dump schemes, or misleading financial reporting.
7. Market Responsiveness to News & Economic Trends
S&P 500 and Nasdaq stocks react more predictably to macroeconomic trends, earnings reports, and Federal Reserve policies.
Smaller stocks can be erratic, influenced by niche sector trends, social media hype, or short squeezes, making price action less predictable.
8. Better Long-Term Performance and Stability
Historically, large-cap stocks in the S&P 500 have delivered consistent long-term growth, often outperforming small-cap stocks in risk-adjusted returns.
While small caps can offer high reward potential, they also pose a greater risk of underperformance, business failure, or extreme drawdowns.