¶ Comprehensive Guide to BlackBoxStocks Alerts
BlackBoxStocks provides a comprehensive suite of alerts designed to help you make informed decisions and stay ahead in the fast-paced world of trading. Our alerts are color-coded to help you easily identify the type of information they provide. Here's a detailed guide to understanding each alert category:
Pre-Market Alert: (Blue) This alert only occurs prior to the market opening and is triggered when a stock is experiencing unusually high volume or breaking certain volume thresholds within this designated time period. The stock must also be trading within certain price parameters respective to the previous day’s close before this alert can trigger. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Volume Active Alert: (Purple)
This alert only occurs after the market opens and is triggered when a stock is experiencing an unusual increase in volume, breaking certain technical volume thresholds, or a specific combination of both these factors. This type of alert also requires that the stock be trending upward briefly when the other volume required criteria are met. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Price Spike Alert: (White)
This alert is triggered when a stock experiences a rapid increase in price in a very short time frame. The percentage of the price increase required to trigger this type of alert is calculated by and proportionate to the stock price. The stock must also continue its upward trend after the initial trigger. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Retracement Alert: (Light Blue)
The initial trigger for this alert occurs when a stock experiences an extreme increase in price in the premarket compared to the previous days close. Our system then waits for the stock to retrace or experience a significant decrease in price before it can qualify and meet the final criteria to trigger this alert. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Rapid Decline Alert: (Red)
This alert is triggered in the premarket when stock price is down significantly from the previous days close and continues to trend downward within a certain time frame. The percentage a particular stock must be down to trigger this alert varies based on the stock price. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Usual Suspect Alert: (Orange)
This alert occurs in the premarket only and is triggered by a multiple real-time and historical criteria. This criteria focuses on stocks that have recent recurring patterns of large intraday gains. Before any stock can receive an alert in this category it must meet a minimum share and dollar volume requirement which is calculated by our system according to the stock price.
Option Active Alert (Pink)
This alert occurs only after the market opens and is triggered when there is aggressive buying of call options, in a particular stock, within a very short time frame. The corresponding call option must meet a minimum volume threshold prior to triggering this alert. There is no minimum share or dollar volume requirement for the stock on this particular alert. While the majority of our alerts are used for intraday trades and short-term swing trades, this alert can be used for longer term trading strategies.
Alpha Gold Alert (Gold)
This alert occurs only after the market opens and is triggered when there is a large accumulation of a specific options contract, in a particular stock, within a single trading day. A minimum dollar volume threshold must be met for this particular alert. While the majority of our alerts are used for intraday trades and short-term swing trades, this alert is often used for longer term trading strategies.
Our alert system is designed to help you quickly identify potential trading opportunities by providing you with real-time information about stocks and options. By understanding the different alert categories, you can make more informed decisions and improve your overall trading strategy.