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NeuralStocks User Guide — AI Stock Screener for Swing Traders
How to read the NeuralStocks dashboard, interpret AI-generated momentum signals, and turn S&P 500 swing trade setups into disciplined 0–5 day trades. This guide covers every section of the platform — from Market Regime to Signal History. NeuralStocks is not designed for long-term investing.
- What is NeuralStocks?
- Market Decision — When to Trade
- Signal Quality Filters (Earnings & RS)
- Reading the Active Signals
- Signal Tab — Score & Indicators
- Order Flow Tab — Buying Pressure & Delta
- Full Chart Tab — Technical Analysis
- How to Use NeuralStocks for Swing Trades
- Options Tab — Call Suitability Analysis
- Performance Tracking & Exit Framework
- Signal History, Track Record & Historical Charts
- FAQ
- Install as Mobile App (iPhone & Android)
1 — What is NeuralStocks?
NeuralStocks is an AI-powered stock screener built specifically for short-term swing trading. It continuously monitors all S&P 500 stocks and surfaces the three setups with the strongest momentum at any given time — with a defined entry, stop-loss, and two profit targets for a 0–5 day hold period.
The system runs on a 15-minute cycle during market hours. Every cycle it evaluates all tickers across multiple dimensions — price momentum, volume behavior, volatility, and AI-driven news sentiment — and presents the strongest overall setups based on signal quality and market context.
NeuralStocks screens all ~500 S&P 500 constituents every 15 minutes using 15-min OHLCV data — the broadest and most liquid universe for US momentum trading.
Manual stock screening is slow, inconsistent, and limited by the number of charts a trader can review. NeuralStocks runs a fully automated, multi-factor scoring engine across all 500 stocks simultaneously, applies AI news sentiment as a contextual filter, and updates on every 15-minute bar. The result: you see only the setups that score highest right now — with all the supporting data already surfaced.
- Momentum scoring: RSI, MACD histogram, ATR slope, volume delta, Bollinger Band distance — combined into a single composite AI score
- AI news sentiment filter: Financial news is analyzed by a purpose-trained language model; negative-sentiment stocks are automatically excluded from the Top 3
- Volatility-based SL/TP levels: Stop-loss and profit targets are calculated from each stock's Daily ATR — scaled to its actual volatility, not fixed percentages
- Market Regime engine: Five market-wide dimensions (VIX, trend, breadth, momentum, credit spreads) determine whether conditions favor momentum trades at all
- Order flow analysis: VWAP distance, buying pressure, and cumulative delta give entry timing context beyond the score
- Full performance history: Every signal ever generated is publicly visible with D1–D5 forward returns, max gain, and exit outcome — fully auditable track record
2 — Market Decision — When to Trade
Before looking at individual signals, always check the Market Decision banner at the top of the dashboard. This is the single most important filter in the whole system.
The regime engine aggregates five market-wide conditions and maps them to one of four verdicts:
Each dimension is individually assessed and combined into a unified regime assessment. VIX direction independently contributes to the overall score — a shifting volatility environment carries signal value even before the raw level changes significantly.
| Verdict | What It Means | Suggested Approach |
|---|---|---|
| TRADE | Conditions are broadly constructive — upside momentum, manageable volatility, healthy breadth. | Treat signals at face value. Normal position sizing. |
| EARLY RECOVERY | Market is stabilising after a pullback — some signals are turning positive but conditions aren't yet fully confirmed. | Selective entries only. Prefer setups with strong sentiment and RSI momentum. Reduced size. |
| SELECTIVE | Mixed conditions. Elevated uncertainty with no clear directional edge. | Focus on the highest-conviction setups only. Tighter stops, smaller size. |
| NO TRADE | Risk-off. High volatility, broken trend, or poor breadth. | Step aside. Wait for conditions to improve before entering new positions. |
The regime panel also shows the current status of the NYSE (09:30–16:00 ET). The display updates on every page load and shows whether the market is open, in pre-market, after-hours, or closed for the weekend, along with the time remaining until open or close.
Signal Quality Filters
Beyond the regime score, two automatic filters refine which candidates make it into the Top 3. Both are visible as small badges on each signal card.
Stocks with earnings reports in close proximity are automatically excluded from the Top 3. Holding a position through an earnings announcement introduces binary gap risk that is incompatible with the system's short-term swing strategy.
Stocks with earnings slightly further out are not excluded but receive a score adjustment due to elevated event risk and display an amber badge (⚑ Earnings in Nd). Signals that clear the filter entirely show no badge.
| Earnings Proximity | Action | Display |
|---|---|---|
| Imminent | Signal excluded entirely | Never shown |
| Near-term | Score adjusted downward | Amber badge: ⚑ Earnings in Nd |
| Not a factor | No change | No badge |
For US signals, each candidate's recent return is compared against the broader market. Stocks that are outperforming tend to continue outperforming over short timeframes — this is the relative strength effect in momentum trading.
| RS vs SPY | Score Adjustment | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Outperforming | Positive adjustment | RS vs SPY: +X.X% |
| In line with market | No change | RS vs SPY: ±X.X% |
| Underperforming | Negative adjustment | RS vs SPY: −X.X% |
3 — Reading the Active Signals
The dashboard shows the three most recent valid signals. Each is a card with a five-tab interface. The header gives the quick summary:
| Element | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Ticker + Company | Stock symbol and full company name. |
| Sentiment Pill | AI-assessed news sentiment at signal time: Positive Neutral. Signals with negative sentiment are filtered out before selection. |
| Timestamp | When the signal was generated (UTC). Helps judge whether price has moved significantly since entry. |
| Entry Price | The reference price at signal generation — not an order fill. |
| Max Gain | Highest percentage gain observed since the signal was generated. Updated in real time. |
| SL / TP1 / TP2 | SL = Stop-Loss TP1 = first profit target TP2 = full target. All levels are dynamically calculated per signal based on volatility and risk structure. |
| Trade Status | Swing Trade Active — the trade window is still open (up to 5 trading days). Swing Trade Closed — the window has closed (target hit, stop-loss, or max hold time reached). |
Below the risk/target tags, each card has a small chart showing D1–D5 daily performance bars plus a line for cumulative price movement relative to entry. SL, TP1, and TP2 are overlaid as dashed reference lines. This gives you an instant visual read on how the setup has evolved since signal generation.
4 — Signal Tab — Score & Indicators
The Signal tab evaluates the individual scoring components that made this stock rank in the top 3.
5 — Order Flow Tab — Buying Pressure & Delta
The Order Flow tab evaluates who is currently in control — buyers or sellers — and whether price moves are supported by real demand. This is the most actionable tab for timing entries.
Where the current price sits relative to the Volume-Weighted Average Price of the last 20 candles.
| Reading | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Positive (above VWAP) | Buyers in control. The average participant is profitable — reduces selling pressure. Higher follow-through probability. |
| Near zero | Balanced. Often a decision point — watch for a directional break. |
| Negative (below VWAP) | Sellers in control. Be cautious entering long signals trading below their intraday VWAP. |
Where each candle closes within its high-low range, averaged over recent bars (0–100%).
| Zone | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ≥ 60% | Candles closing in upper half of range. Buyers absorbing every pullback — strong directional commitment. |
| 40–60% | Mixed. No clear bias. Watch for resolution. |
| ≤ 40% | Candles closing in lower half. Sellers taking over — distribution pattern. |
Net buying vs. selling pressure over the last 10 candles — the running score of the buyer/seller battle.
- Positive / green: Sustained net buying. Supports the upside case.
- Negative / red: Net selling despite a price up-move. This divergence is a warning — the move may lack genuine demand and could reverse.
The Delta Bar Chart shows the last 10 candles as green (net buying) or red (net selling) bars. 7–8 green bars suggests sustained accumulation; alternating colors = indecision.
6 — Full Chart Tab — Technical Analysis
Interactive multi-panel chart with 5d / 1m / 3m range selectors and an ↕ Invert button.
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 5d | Last 5 trading days — intraday structure, recent supply/demand zones. |
| 1m | Last month — broader trend context and swing highs/lows. |
| 3m | Last 3 months (default) — full setup context including Bollinger Band position. |
| ↕ Invert | Flips the price axis upside down. Useful for viewing the chart from a short-seller's perspective — a downtrend becomes visually a breakout pattern, making it easier to assess the directional strength of a move against a long signal. |
Candlestick chart with Bollinger Bands. Entry, SL, TP1, and TP2 are shown as dashed lines so you can instantly see where the stock trades relative to your reference levels.
| BB Zone | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Near lower band | Statistically cheap relative to recent volatility. Strong long setups often begin near the lower band. |
| Crossing middle band (20 SMA) upward | Classic momentum entry zone — trend shifting up with room to run to the upper band. |
| Near/above upper band | Extended. Can continue in strong trends ("riding the upper band"), but mean-reversion risk increases. Consider partial profit near TP1. |
| Band squeeze (narrow bands) | Low-volatility consolidation — often precedes a sharp directional move. A breakout from a squeeze with high volume is a high-conviction setup. |
- High volume on up candles: Buying conviction — institutional participation.
- High volume on down candles: Selling pressure or distribution — potential headwind.
- Volume spike on breakout: Confirms the move. The single most reliable volume signal.
- Declining volume into consolidation: Normal, healthy pause before continuation.
| Indicator | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| RSI (orange) | Target entry in 55–72. RSI crossing 50 upward = early momentum signal. Above 75 = potential exhaustion. RSI divergence (price new high, RSI lower) is a warning. |
| MACD Histogram (bars) | Growing positive bars = accelerating momentum. Shrinking positive bars = topping. Cross from negative to positive = early trend change. Best entries: histogram positive and growing. |
7 — How to Use NeuralStocks for Swing Trades
NeuralStocks narrows 500 stocks to 3 high-probability setups and gives you the data to make an informed decision. A practical decision process:
- Check the Market Regime. NO TRADE = step aside. SELECTIVE = extra scrutiny. Only proceed in TRADE or strong SELECTIVE conditions.
- Scan the three signal cards. Check sentiment and the performance chart. Is the stock still near Entry, or has it already moved significantly? Far above Entry = less favorable risk/reward.
- Open the Signal tab. Score strong? RSI 55–72? MACD positive? Volume Δ elevated? Rank the three signals — focus on the cleanest profile.
- Check the Order Flow tab. VWAP positive? Buying Pressure ≥ 60%? Delta green? Order flow confirms or denies what the score suggests. High score + negative order flow = flag.
- Open the Full Chart. Price above 20 SMA? Recent breakout with volume? RSI rising through 55–60? Are you buying strength or chasing an extended move?
- Read the AI Analysis tab. Plain-language summary of technical and sentiment picture. Use as a sanity check.
- Define your trade. Use the signal's SL as your risk reference. Size so that the SL represents an acceptable loss for your account — many traders target 0.5%–1% account risk per trade.
- Monitor via Signal History. After entering, track D1–D5 performance in the history table. The exit status shows whether TP1, TP2, SL, or a timed exit was eventually reached.
| Level | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| SL | Hard stop reference. Price at SL = thesis invalidated. Exit in full or tighten stop before this level. Never move stops further away to "give it more room." |
| TP1 | First profit target. When TP1 is reached, the standard approach is to trail the stop to break-even — protecting the position at no risk while giving it room to reach TP2. |
| TP2 | Full target. Remaining position runs to TP2 or until the system's time-based exit — whichever comes first. |
8 — Options Tab — Call Suitability Analysis
The Options tab answers a specific question: "Is this signal also a good candidate for a call option trade, or is the stock itself the better vehicle?"
A stock can be a valid long setup and still be a poor options trade — due to timing, extension, volatility costs, or market regime. The Options tab evaluates this as a separate layer without changing the signal generation or ranking logic.
Each signal receives a Call Score from 0 to 100, computed from five factors. The score drives a three-way decision:
| Decision | Score Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Call Allowed | ≥ 70 | Conditions are sufficiently supportive for call options to be a reasonable vehicle alongside or instead of the stock. |
| Stock Preferred | 50–69 | The setup may be valid, but option timing is less favourable. The stock itself offers better risk/reward than leveraged exposure right now. |
| No Leverage | < 50 | Market and setup conditions do not support leveraged trades. Avoid options entirely for this signal. |
| Factor | Max | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Market Regime | 30 pts | Broadest filter. Leveraged trades require a supportive macro environment. TRADE = full points; NO TRADE = zero points and a hard override that prevents Call Allowed. |
| Signal Freshness | 25 pts | How far price has moved from the original entry level. A fresh signal (≤ 1% move) offers more room for the call to profit. An extended signal (> 3% already moved) has poor call timing regardless of other factors. |
| Momentum Quality | 20 pts | Evaluates the internal momentum structure: slope direction, MACD histogram position, and volatility expansion. Strong momentum reduces the probability of the move stalling while the option decays. |
| Volatility Environment | 15 pts | Derived from the market regime's volatility component. Low volatility = options are cheaper to buy and theta is less aggressive. High volatility = options are expensive and can lose value even if the stock moves in the right direction (IV crush). |
| Setup Quality | 10 pts | A proxy for the structure of the signal — how much upside room exists to TP1. A wider first target allows more time for the option to gain value before the position is at risk. |
When the decision is Call Allowed, the tab also shows structural guidance for selecting an appropriate contract. These are not specific contract recommendations — they are directional guidelines based on the current signal conditions.
| Characteristic | Options | Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slight ITM / At-the-Money | Fresh setup with strong momentum → slight ITM (1–2 strikes below current price). Higher delta captures more of the move with less theta drag. Otherwise ATM for balanced delta and liquidity. OTM calls are not recommended for a 3–5 day swing trade — they need too large a move to be profitable. |
| Expiry | 14–21 days / 21–28 days | NeuralStocks signals have a 3–5 day trade window. The expiry recommendation adds a buffer above that. Strong setup → 2 weeks is sufficient. Moderate conditions → 3–4 weeks gives the trade more breathing room. Never use weeklies (0–7 DTE) — theta decay is too aggressive for a setup that may need 2–3 days to develop. |
| Premium | Favourable / Moderate / Elevated | Reflects the implied volatility environment. Elevated premiums mean you are paying more for the same expected move — size down or wait. Favourable premiums mean options are reasonably priced relative to the likely price range. |
A small badge on each signal card gives you the call decision at a glance — without having to open the Options tab:
| Call Allowed | All key conditions are met. Call options are a reasonable vehicle for this signal. |
| Stock Preferred | Valid setup, but trade the stock directly. Option conditions are unfavourable at this time. |
| No Leverage | Avoid leveraged exposure entirely for this signal. |
9 — Performance Tracking & Exit Framework
NeuralStocks tracks how real market prices evolved after each signal was generated. This is not a backtest with simulated executions — it uses actual observed prices.
- Percentage change at the close of each of the 5 trading days after the signal (D1–D5)
- Maximum price reached at any point during the 5-day window
- Maximum percentage gain relative to Entry Price
- Date and time when the maximum gain was observed
A rule-based exit framework enables consistent, unbiased comparison across all signals. All time-based exits happen at end of trading day — only trading days count, weekends are skipped. Entry day = Day 1; Friday entry → Monday = Day 2.
| Condition | Outcome |
|---|---|
| TP2 price is reached | Closed at TP2. TP2 ✓ |
| TP1 reached, TP2 not reached within the hold window | Closed at the final time-based exit. Day 5 |
| TP1 not reached by end of Day 2 | Closed at Day 2 end. Day 2 |
| SL price is reached | Closed at SL. SL ✗ |
| KPI | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Data Age | How recently signals were updated. Green = fresh (<20 min). Important during volatile sessions — stale data is less actionable. |
| Avg Max Gain | Average ceiling the system tends to reach. Use to calibrate TP expectations. |
| Positive Rate | Percentage of signals that achieved any gain (Max Gain > 0%). Base rate — how often the direction was right. |
| TP1 Hit Rate | Percentage of signals that reached the first profit target. Primary win-rate metric — how often the system achieved its first objective before Day 2 exit or SL. |
| TP2 Hit Rate | Percentage of signals that reached the full target. The "full winner" rate. |
10 — Signal History & Track Record
The Signal History is the full archive of every signal ever generated. Use it to:
- Verify the track record of a specific ticker before acting on a current signal in that stock
- Study which setup types (high vs. low RSI, positive vs. neutral sentiment) performed best historically
- Understand typical signal behavior per day — is most of the move on D1, or does it develop over D2–D3?
- Audit any individual signal via the "+" expand button for the full performance chart, chart tab, and exit details
Use the search box to filter by ticker — the × button on the right clears the filter instantly. Use the page size selector to load more signals for pattern research.
Each ticker name may show a small ×N badge indicating how many times that stock appeared in the Top 3 over the last 30 days. A gray badge (×2) marks a repeat pick; a yellow badge (×3–×4) signals a recurring trend; an orange badge (×5 or more) signals a strong sustained trend — worth extra attention when evaluating the current setup.
Click the + button on any history row to expand it into a full signal card. What you see depends on the signal status:
| Signal Status | What the expanded card shows |
|---|---|
| LIVE (blue left border) | Live signal card with real-time price, Order Flow tab, Analysis tab, and Full Chart tab — identical to the Current Signals section. |
| Closed / historical | Signal tab with score & indicators, Analysis tab, and a Full Chart tab showing up to 3 months of price history — candlestick chart with Bollinger Bands, Volume, RSI, and MACD. Entry, SL, TP1, and TP2 are overlaid as dashed lines so you can see exactly where the stock moved relative to the trade levels after signal generation. |
11 — Frequently Asked Questions
A signal is a stock that ranked in the top 3 from the entire screened universe based on a composite momentum score at a specific point in time. It comes with a reference Entry Price and pre-calculated SL, TP1, and TP2 levels. Think of it as a screened setup delivered to you — a starting point for your own analysis, not a trade order.
More signals mean more noise. NeuralStocks is designed around the idea that one well-analyzed trade is worth more than ten half-researched ones. Showing only the top 3 forces selectivity and keeps the track record clean and comparable. When a new signal is generated, the oldest is retired into Signal History — where it remains fully visible.
Check three things: (1) how much the stock has moved relative to Entry (see Max Gain and the performance chart), (2) where it sits on the Full Chart relative to BB levels and SL/TP lines, and (3) whether Order Flow still shows buying pressure. If price already tagged TP1, the easy money may be gone. Still near Entry with strong order flow? The setup remains relevant.
Positive = news backdrop is supportive at signal time. Neutral = no strong directional sentiment detected. Stocks with negative AI sentiment are filtered out entirely before selection — so a Negative pill will never appear on a signal.
TRADE. In this state, broad market conditions support momentum strategies — trend is up, breadth is healthy, volatility is manageable. In SELECTIVE, only the strongest individual signals are worth acting on. In NO TRADE, observe and wait.
Bearish divergence. Price rising while delta is negative means the move is happening on net selling pressure — potentially short-covering or thin liquidity, not genuine buying. This type of move is more likely to reverse. Wait for delta to turn positive before entering, or skip the signal.
TP1 is the first price objective. When it is reached, the typical approach is to trail your stop to break-even — protecting the trade at no risk while letting it run toward TP2. If TP2 is not reached within the 5-day window, the system closes the position at the end of Day 5. If TP1 is not reached by end of Day 2, the system exits early. Optional for broker automation: some traders additionally take partial profits at TP1 (e.g. sell half the position) — this is a valid risk-management technique but is not the default signal logic shown on the dashboard.
No. NeuralStocks generates analytical reference points and tracks how real market prices evolved afterward. No orders are placed on your behalf. Your broker account is never accessed.
No. A traditional backtest applies a strategy to historical data. NeuralStocks generates signals in real time and then observes actual market prices going forward. The track record reflects real price behavior after real signal generation — no look-ahead bias, no simulated fills.
No. The model continuously adapts to changing market conditions, meaning factor influence is not static. A factor that is highly predictive in a trending market may carry less weight during high-volatility or range-bound periods. This is by design — a fixed-weight model breaks down precisely when market conditions shift.
No. NeuralStocks is an analytical tool to support your own research and decision-making. Nothing on this platform constitutes a recommendation to buy or sell any security. All trading involves risk. Past signal performance does not guarantee future results.
SL, TP1, and TP2 are derived from each stock's Daily ATR (Average True Range over 14 days) — a volatility measure that reflects how much the stock typically moves in a full trading day. The multipliers are applied at signal time: SL is placed below entry by a fixed ATR multiple, TP1 and TP2 above entry by their respective multiples. This means a volatile stock like a semiconductor name gets wider levels than a low-beta utility — appropriately sized to its actual behavior, not a one-size-fits-all percentage.
All ~500 S&P 500 constituents — the broadest and most liquid universe for momentum trading in US equities. The index composition is updated automatically.
You will see a styled NeuralStocks error page instead of a generic browser or WordPress error. The page shows a clear "404 — Page not found" message and a link back to the dashboard. No data is lost and your session remains active.
12 — Install NeuralStocks as a Mobile App
NeuralStocks is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your iPhone or Android device and get a native app experience — full screen, no browser address bar, and an icon on your home screen.
No App Store download needed. The app always shows the latest version automatically.
- Open neuralstocks.ai in Safari (not Chrome or Firefox)
- Tap the Share button — the square with an arrow pointing up, at the bottom of the screen
- Scroll down in the share sheet and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- The name "NeuralStocks" is pre-filled — tap Add in the top right
- The NeuralStocks icon now appears on your home screen. Tap it to open the app.
- Open neuralstocks.ai in Chrome
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app" — the label depends on your Android version
- Confirm by tapping Add or Install
- The NeuralStocks icon appears on your home screen. Tap it to open in app mode.