Question 1

How do I create a stock alert?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to the Alerts page, click 'New', enter the ticker symbol or company name, select an alert type, set your target value, and click 'Create'. Your alert will be active and you'll be notified when it triggers.

Question 2

How do I use the stock return calculator?

Accepted Answer

Select up to 10 stocks, set your initial investment and optional periodic investments, choose a date range, configure dividend options (DRIP or cash), and click 'GO!' to see detailed return metrics, interactive charts, and risk analysis.

Question 3

What is an ex-dividend alert?

Accepted Answer

Ex-dividend alerts notify you when a stock is about to go ex-dividend. The ex-dividend date is when a stock begins trading without the value of its next dividend payment. You must own the stock before this date to receive the dividend.

Question 4

How does the stock screener work?

Accepted Answer

Use filter sliders to set criteria for market cap, dividend yield, PE ratio, and 52-week range. Select equity type (stocks, ETFs, or preferreds), and view results in a sortable table. You can then create alerts for stocks that match your criteria.

Question 5

What types of stock alerts are available?

Accepted Answer

Available alert types include: 52 Week High/Low, Dividend Yield Above/Below Limit, Price Above/Below Limit, PE Ratio Above/Below Limit, Daily Percent Price Change, and Price Above/Below 50/200 Day Moving Average (premium feature).

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