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NeuralStocks Help — 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 section covers every part of the platform — from Market Regime to Signal History. NeuralStocks is not designed for long-term investing.

Looking for more depth? The NeuralStocks Insights goes beyond the Help section — with articles on momentum trading strategies, how the scoring and sentiment engine works under the hood, swing trade frameworks, and transparent performance analysis. A good complement to the guides below.
Overview

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.

What NeuralStocks is: a swing trading signal engine and AI stock screener. It pre-filters 500 S&P 500 stocks down to 3 high-conviction momentum setups with clear risk and target levels — so you spend your time on decisions, not on scanning.
What NeuralStocks is not: a long-term investing tool, a portfolio manager, or financial advice. Signals are designed for 0–5 day trades, not weeks or months. If you are a buy-and-hold investor, this tool is not for you.
The Screened Universe

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.

What Makes It Different from Manual Screening

Manual stock screening is slow, inconsistent, and limited by the number of charts a trader can review. NeuralStocks runs a fully automated, AI-calibrated multi-factor scoring engine across all S&P 500 stocks simultaneously, applies NLP news sentiment analysis 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.

Key Platform Features
  • Momentum scoring: RSI, MACD histogram, ATR slope, volume delta, Bollinger Band distance — combined into a single composite AI score
  • NLP news sentiment filter: Financial news is analyzed by a large language model trained on financial text; negative-sentiment stocks are automatically excluded from the Top 3 — how it works →
  • 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
Step 1

2 — Trading Decision — When to Trade

Before looking at individual signals, always check the Trading Decision panel 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:

VerdictTRADE
VerdictEARLY RECOVERY
VerdictSELECTIVE
VerdictNO TRADE
The Five Regime Dimensions

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.

Volatility
Market fear and implied uncertainty. Elevated volatility suppresses the regime score — even strong momentum setups can reverse violently in high-fear environments. VIX direction also contributes independently of its absolute level.
Trend
Strength and quality of the broad market uptrend, assessed against key structural reference levels.
Breadth
How broadly the move is shared across S&P 500 sectors. A healthy market lifts most sectors — narrow breadth is an early warning sign even when the headline index looks fine.
Momentum
Market momentum context — whether momentum is accelerating, stabilising, or deteriorating. Early stabilisation after weakness is treated as a regime signal in its own right, not a continuation of the prior trend.
Credit Spread
Global risk appetite via credit market conditions — whether institutional capital is flowing into or out of risk assets. Credit stress typically precedes equity weakness and is a leading indicator of regime deterioration.
VIX Tile
Shows the current VIX level with a 30-day sparkline of daily closes. The small % 1d value next to the number is today's single-day change — the chart behind it shows the 30-day trend. Color reflects the direction of the 30-day move: green (VIX falling — fear subsiding), red (VIX rising — fear increasing).
SPY Tile
Shows the current S&P 500 index price (SPY) with a 30-day sparkline of daily closes. The small % 1d value is today's single-day change — the chart shows where the index has been over the last 30 days. These two signals can point in opposite directions: a single down day inside an upward 30-day trend is normal — the chart and the number measure different timeframes.
Fear & Greed Meter
A composite sentiment score from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed), shown as a gradient bar at the bottom of the Trading Decision panel. It is derived from the five regime signals above using fixed weightings: Volatility 30 %, Momentum 25 %, Breadth 25 %, Credit 20 %. The meter is a secondary read on market psychology — it does not directly influence the Trading Decision verdict or individual signal scoring.
How to Use the Regime
VerdictWhat It MeansSignal Behaviour
TRADEConditions are broadly constructive — upside momentum, manageable volatility, healthy breadth.Signals assessed at standard scoring thresholds.
EARLY RECOVERYMarket is stabilising after a pullback — some signals are turning positive but conditions aren't yet fully confirmed.Signal conditions improving — each setup assessed individually against tightened criteria.
SELECTIVEMixed conditions. Elevated uncertainty with no clear directional edge.Only highest-scoring signals qualify — fewer signals pass the filters.
NO TRADERisk-off. High volatility, broken trend, or poor breadth.Signal output is reduced. System monitors for regime recovery.
Note: EARLY RECOVERY is designed to catch turning points — markets often look worst right before they recover. When volatility is contracting and momentum is beginning to stabilise, this state flags that conditions may be improving faster than the headline score suggests.
Market Hours Display

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.

Market Context

2b — Market Overview

The Market Overview panel sits below the Trading Decision and provides four independent views of the broader macro environment. None of these directly influence signal scoring — they give context for understanding which parts of the market are leading or lagging, and whether the current regime is supported by consistent macro conditions.

Sector Rotation

Shows 1-day, 5-day, and 1-month returns for all 11 S&P 500 sectors, sorted by today's flow from strongest to weakest. The Flowing in chips highlight the three sectors with the highest 1-day gain; Flowing out shows the three with the largest 1-day decline.

Click any sector row to expand the top 3 winners and bottom 3 laggards within that sector for the day — useful for quickly identifying which specific stocks are driving the sector move.

How to read it: Broad participation across sectors (many green rows) supports a TRADE regime. When only 1–2 sectors are positive and the rest are red, breadth is narrow — even if the headline index looks fine.
Cap-Size Rotation

Compares performance of Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap indices over the same 1d / 5d / 1m timeframes, sorted by today's return.

Small Cap leading
Typically signals broad risk appetite — investors are moving down the risk curve. Often precedes further upside in large caps.
Large Cap leading
More defensive rotation — investors prefer stability over risk. Can indicate late-cycle conditions or cautious optimism.
All declining
Broad selling pressure across market cap segments — consistent with a risk-off regime.
Safe Haven Flow

Tracks 1-day and 5-day returns for three classic safe haven assets: Gold, Long-Term Government Bonds, and the US Dollar index.

When safe havens are rising alongside falling equities, institutional capital is actively rotating out of risk assets. When safe havens fall alongside rising equities, the risk-on signal is more genuine — capital isn't just rotating between asset classes.

Yield Curve

Shows the spread between the 10-year Treasury yield and the 3-month T-bill yield.

ShapeSpreadWhat it typically means
NormalPositive (+)Long-term rates higher than short-term — the standard baseline. Healthy economic expectations.
InvertedNegative (−)Short-term rates exceed long-term — historically one of the most reliable recession indicators, typically 6–18 months in advance.

The direction indicator (steepening / flattening) shows whether the spread is widening or narrowing over the past week — useful for identifying turning points before the shape fully flips.

Built-in Filters

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.

Earnings Distance Filter

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 ProximityActionDisplay
ImminentSignal excluded entirelyNever shown
Near-termScore adjusted downwardAmber badge: ⚑ Earnings in Nd
Not a factorNo changeNo badge
Relative Strength vs. S&P 500

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 SPYScore AdjustmentBadge
OutperformingPositive adjustmentRS vs SPY: +X.X%
In line with marketNo changeRS vs SPY: ±X.X%
UnderperformingNegative adjustmentRS vs SPY: −X.X%
Trader tip: A green RS vs SPY badge on a TRADE-state signal is the strongest combination the system produces — broad market conditions are constructive, and the stock is already outperforming before the signal fires.
Step 2

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:

ElementWhat It Shows
Ticker + CompanyStock symbol and full company name.
Sentiment PillAI-assessed news sentiment at signal time: Positive Neutral. Signals with negative sentiment are filtered out before selection.
TimestampWhen the signal was generated (UTC). Helps judge whether price has moved significantly since entry.
Entry PriceThe reference price at signal generation — not an order fill.
Max GainHighest percentage gain observed since the signal was generated. Updated in real time.
SL / TP1 / TP2SL = Stop-Loss  TP1 = first profit target  TP2 = full target. Dynamically calculated from each stock's Daily ATR — wider for volatile stocks, tighter for calm ones. The percentage next to each price shows the distance from entry. These are reference levels — adjust them at your broker to fit your risk tolerance.
Trade StatusSwing 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).
The Signal Performance Chart

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.

Risk Adjustment Slider

Below the SL/TP tags on every live signal card, a small slider lets you scale the stop-loss and profit targets proportionally. Drag left to preview a tighter risk profile (e.g. 0.75×), drag right for a wider one (e.g. 1.25×). All three levels and the chart reference lines update instantly. This is a display-only tool — it does not affect signal generation, scoring, or any stored data.

When to act on a signal: A signal hours old with price still near Entry and strong order flow is often still a valid entry. A signal where price already tagged TP1 may offer poor risk/reward — check the Full Chart tab.
Tab 1

4 — Signal Tab — Score & Indicators

The Signal tab evaluates the individual scoring components that made this stock rank in the top 3.

AI Adjusted Score
Composite score (0–100). Combines multiple technical factors and sentiment into a weighted, context-aware ranking of signal quality. The ranking metric — this stock placed in the top 3 from the entire screened universe.
RSI
NeuralStocks targets 55–74 (green) — strong momentum without being severely overbought. RSI above 74 may signal exhaustion.
MACD Histogram
Positive = bullish momentum building. Best setups show a positive and expanding histogram at signal time.
Volume Δ
Volume vs. recent average. Elevated volume relative to recent activity indicates the move is backed by above-average participation — conviction, not drift.
Momentum Slope
Rate of change of price momentum. Positive = acceleration. Separates stocks beginning a move from those already slowing down.
ATR Slope
Trend in Average True Range. Rising ATR on an up move = expanding range to the upside. Falling ATR = compression ahead.
Strong setup profile: Score 65+, RSI 58–72, positive MACD histogram, elevated Volume Δ, positive sentiment.
Use caution when: RSI > 75 (late in the move), Volume Δ negative (low participation), MACD histogram turning down.
Tab 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.

VWAP Distance

Where the current price sits relative to the Volume-Weighted Average Price of the last 20 candles.

ReadingInterpretation
Positive (above VWAP)Buyers in control. The average participant is profitable — reduces selling pressure. Higher follow-through probability.
Near zeroBalanced. 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.
Buying Pressure

Where each candle closes within its high-low range, averaged over recent bars (0–100%).

ZoneMeaning
≥ 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.
Cumulative Delta

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.

Ideal entry confirmation: VWAP positive + Buying Pressure ≥ 60% + Cumulative Delta positive + mostly green delta bars.
Warning sign: Price above entry but Cumulative Delta negative and Buying Pressure below 40%. The move may be weak — consider waiting or skipping.
Tab 4

6 — Full Chart Tab — Technical Analysis

Interactive multi-panel chart with 5d / 1m / 3m range selectors and an ↕ Invert button.

Range Selectors & Invert
ControlPurpose
5dLast 5 trading days — intraday structure, recent supply/demand zones.
1mLast month — broader trend context and swing highs/lows.
3mLast 3 months (default) — full setup context including Bollinger Band position.
↕ InvertFlips 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.
Panel 1 — Price + Bollinger Bands

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 ZoneInterpretation
Near lower bandStatistically cheap relative to recent volatility. Strong long setups often begin near the lower band.
Crossing middle band (20 SMA) upwardClassic momentum entry zone — trend shifting up with room to run to the upper band.
Near/above upper bandExtended. 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.
Panel 2 — Volume
  • 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.
Panel 3 — RSI + MACD
IndicatorWhat 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.
Trader tip: Use 1m chart for broader trend context, then 5d for current structure. A signal that looks strong on 5d but is in a clear downtrend on 1m has a headwind.
Putting It Together

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:

  1. Check the Market Regime. NO TRADE = signal output is reduced. SELECTIVE = stricter scoring thresholds apply. More signals qualify in TRADE or strong SELECTIVE regimes.
  2. 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.
  3. Open the Signal tab. Score strong? RSI 55–72? MACD positive? Volume Δ elevated? Rank the three signals — focus on the cleanest profile.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. Read the AI Analysis tab. Plain-language summary of technical and sentiment picture. Use as a sanity check.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
Using SL, TP1, and TP2 in Practice
LevelTypical Use
SLHard 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."
TP1First 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.
TP2Full target. Remaining position runs to TP2 or until the system's time-based exit — whichever comes first.
Best-case profile: TRADE regime · High AI score · MACD expanding positive · Volume Δ elevated · VWAP positive · Buying Pressure strong · Delta green · price near Entry · positive sentiment. All lights green = highest conviction entry.
Tab 6

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.

The Call Score

Each signal receives a Call Score from 0 to 100, computed from five factors. The score drives a three-way decision:

DecisionScore RangeMeaning
Call Conditions Met≥ 70Conditions are sufficiently supportive for call options to be a reasonable vehicle alongside or instead of the stock.
Stock Preferred50–69The setup may be valid, but option timing is less favourable. The stock itself offers better risk/reward than leveraged exposure right now.
No Leverage< 50Market and setup conditions do not support leveraged trades. Avoid options entirely for this signal.
Conservative overrides: The system will always downgrade to No Leverage when the market regime is NO TRADE. It will always downgrade to Stock Preferred when the signal is already extended beyond 1.5% from entry — regardless of score.
The Five Factors — Full Breakdown

Every factor is scored on a continuous scale, not just on/off. This means the bars reflect actual conditions, not just whether a threshold was crossed.

FactorMaxWhat it measures & how it's scored
Market Regime30 pts Combines the macro verdict with the actual VIX level — because TRADE mode at VIX 14 is very different from TRADE mode at VIX 28.

TRADE + VIX < 18: 30 — Ideal. Low volatility, trend confirmed.
TRADE + VIX 18–24: 25 — Supportive. Normal conditions.
TRADE + VIX 24–30: 16 — High VIX. Options are getting expensive.
TRADE + VIX ≥ 30: 8 — Very High VIX. Premiums elevated, caution required.
EARLY RECOVERY: 15 — Market stabilising, not yet confirmed uptrend.
SELECTIVE: 8 — Mixed conditions, elevated risk for leveraged trades.
NO TRADE: 0 — Hard block. No call positions regardless of other factors.
Signal Freshness25 pts Two dimensions: how far price has moved from the entry level, and how old the signal is. An option loses value over time (theta decay) — entering an old signal means paying for time that has already elapsed.

Extended (> 3% from entry): 0 — Too far gone. Option entry timing is poor.
Slightly Extended (1.5–3%): 5 — Limited room; stock preferred.
Within range + < 6h old: 25 — Just Entered. Ideal timing.
Within range + 6–24h old: 18 — Fresh. Still a good window.
Within range + 1–3 days old: 10 — Active. Entering late; reduce size.
Within range + > 3 days old: 4 — Ageing. Most of the time value opportunity has passed.
Momentum Quality20 pts Four sub-signals, each scored by magnitude — not just positive/negative. Strong momentum reduces the probability of the move stalling while the option decays.

Momentum slope (0–8 pts): The rate of change in the composite momentum signal. Strong upward slope (+0.02) = 8 pts. Mild positive = 3–5 pts. Flat or negative = 0.
MACD histogram (0–6 pts): Positive histogram = price momentum confirmed by MACD crossover. 6 pts if positive, 0 if negative.
Volume surge (0–4 pts): Above-average volume confirms the move has institutional backing. > 50% above average = 4 pts. 15–50% above = 2 pts.
ATR slope (0–2 pts): Expanding Average True Range signals that volatility is building into the move rather than contracting. 2 pts if positive.
Volatility Environment15 pts Uses the live VIX level directly. VIX drives implied volatility (IV) across the market — low VIX means options are cheap to buy; high VIX means you pay a large premium and can still lose money even if the stock moves in the right direction (IV crush after a spike).

VIX < 16: 15 — Ideal. Options are inexpensive relative to expected moves.
VIX 16–20: 12 — Low. Good conditions for directional calls.
VIX 20–25: 7 — Moderate. Premium is acceptable; size accordingly.
VIX 25–30: 3 — Elevated. Options expensive; reduce size.
VIX ≥ 30: 0 — High Risk. IV crush potential too high for long calls.
TP1 Range10 pts TP1 is set at 0.5× the daily ATR from the entry price. A wider TP1 means more room for the option to gain intrinsic value before the position is evaluated — tight targets leave very little margin for the option to be in-the-money before time works against you.

> 2.5% to TP1: 10 — Wide. Plenty of room.
1.5–2.5%: 7 — Good. Standard conditions.
0.8–1.5%: 4 — Moderate. Workable with tight strike selection.
< 0.8%: 1 — Tight. Very limited move needed to just break even on the option.
Call Characteristics (shown when Call Conditions Met)

When the decision is Call Conditions Met, 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.

CharacteristicOptionsLogic
Strike Slight ITM  /  At-the-Money Fresh setup (signal < 24h) with strong momentum (quality ≥ 14/20) → 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 fresh setup → 2 weeks is sufficient. Moderate conditions or ageing signal → 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 Driven directly by the VIX level. VIX < 20 = Favourable (options competitively priced). VIX 20–25 = Moderate (standard sizing). VIX ≥ 25 = Elevated (size down or wait for IV contraction). This matches the Volatility Environment factor so there are no contradictions between score and guidance.
Important: Before entering any option, verify strike availability, bid/ask spread, and open interest at your broker. The tab shows structural direction — your broker shows the actual contracts and costs.
The Options Badge

A small badge on each signal card gives you the call decision at a glance — without having to open the Options tab:

Call Conditions MetAll key conditions are met. Call options are a reasonable vehicle for this signal.
Stock PreferredValid setup, but option conditions are less favourable. Direct equity exposure is assessed as the lower-risk vehicle.
No LeverageOptions conditions are not met. Leveraged exposure is not supported for this signal.
The Options tab does not recommend specific contracts. It does not suggest exact strikes, expiry dates, contract sizes, premium amounts, or broker-specific products. It evaluates whether the structure of a given signal is compatible with call option trading — nothing more.
Track Record

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.

What Is Tracked
  • 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
Exit Framework

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 → Tuesday = Day 3.

ConditionOutcome
TP2 price is reachedFull target hit. Managed exit at TP2. TP2 ✓
TP1 reached, TP2 not reached within the hold windowTP1 hit — stop moved to break-even. Managed exit at end of Day 5. Day 5
TP1 not reached by end of Day 3No target reached — managed exit at Day 3 close to protect capital. Day 3
SL price is reachedStop-loss triggered — managed exit that caps downside. SL
Why this matters: Every exit is a managed decision — not a random outcome. The rule-based framework removes cherry-picking from performance reporting: every signal is evaluated on the same criteria, making Win Rate, TP1 Hit Rate, TP2 Hit Rate, and SL Protected Rate directly comparable. Exits always happen at market close — never intraday and never on weekends.
Top-Level KPIs
KPIWhat It Tells You
Data AgeHow recently signals were updated. Green = fresh (<20 min). Important during volatile sessions — stale data is less actionable.
Avg Max GainAverage ceiling the system tends to reach. Use to calibrate TP expectations.
Win RatePercentage of signals where the stock moved above the entry price at any point within the 5-day window (gain > 0%). Shows how often the direction was right.
TP1 Hit RatePercentage of signals that reached the first profit target or better — includes all TP1, TP2, and Day 5 exits. Since TP2 requires passing TP1 first, this is the umbrella target metric.
TP2 Hit RatePercentage of signals that reached the full profit target. A subset of TP1 Hit Rate — every TP2 also counts as a TP1.
SL Protected RatePercentage of signals where the stop-loss was triggered — a managed exit that caps downside before it escalates. No price target was reached in these cases.
Day 3 Exit RateSignals where no target was reached by end of Day 3 — closed as a managed capital protection measure. Outcome is typically flat or a small move from entry.
Day 5 Exit RateSignals where TP1 was hit (stop at break-even) but TP2 was not reached — closed as a managed exit at end of Day 5. Outcome typically between 0% and TP2.
Research Tool

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 has appeared in the Top 3 across all history. A gray badge (×2–×3) marks a repeat pick; a yellow badge (×4–×7) signals a recurring trend with sustained momentum; an orange badge (×8 or more) signals a strong, long-running trend — worth extra attention when the stock appears again. Click any ×N badge to instantly filter the table to that ticker. Click again to clear, or use the × button in the search field. This lets you quickly see all past appearances of a stock and assess whether the current setup fits into a larger momentum trend.

Some live signals may also show an orange ⚛ Exit Alert badge. This means the system's momentum model detected a significant score degradation for that signal while it was still in profit: the momentum score dropped below 70 % of its entry value, the MACD histogram turned negative, and the position was still at least +0.5 % above entry at the time of detection. This is an experimental feature — treat it as a prompt to review the trade manually, not as an automated exit instruction. Expand the row with the + button to see the full signal card and current indicator readings.

Expanding a Historical Signal

Click the + button on any history row to expand it into a full signal card. What you see depends on the signal status:

Signal StatusWhat 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 / historicalSignal 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.
Trader tip: Use the Full Chart tab on historical signals to train your eye — see how the setup looked at signal time, how it played out relative to the Bollinger Bands, and whether RSI and MACD confirmed the move. Signals from the last 3 months have chart data available.
Avg Gain per Day chart: Shows historical average gain at each day mark (D1–D5). D3 is typically the key decision point — if TP1 has not been reached by end of Day 3, the system closes the position.
FAQ

11 — Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a NeuralStocks signal?

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.

Why only 3 signals?

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.

How do I know if a signal is still valid if it's a few hours old?

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.

What does the sentiment pill tell me?

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.

Further reading: How NeuralStocks Reads the News — NLP Sentiment Analysis in Swing Trading
Covers: why general-purpose NLP underperforms on financial text · phrase-level vs. document-level sentiment · how the sentiment layer integrates into the 15-minute scoring pipeline · what the model reads and its limitations.
What is the best Market Regime to trade in?

TRADE. In this state, broad market conditions are constructive — trend is up, breadth is healthy, volatility is manageable. In SELECTIVE, only the highest-scoring signals qualify. In NO TRADE, signal output is reduced.

What does a negative Cumulative Delta mean if the price is going up?

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.

How should I use TP1 and TP2 in practice?

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 3, 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.

Does NeuralStocks execute trades?

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.

Is this a backtest?

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.

Are the scoring factors always weighted the same way?

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.

Is NeuralStocks financial advice?

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.

How are stop-loss and profit target levels calculated?

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.

Which stocks does NeuralStocks screen?

All ~500 S&P 500 constituents — the broadest and most liquid universe for momentum trading in US equities. The index composition is updated automatically.

What happens if I open a URL that doesn't exist?

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.

Members Only

Instant Signal Notifications

NeuralStocks screens S&P 500 stocks every 15 minutes. When a new top-3 signal is published, timing matters — momentum setups can move quickly. Paid members receive an instant notification on their device the moment a new signal is generated, without having to watch the dashboard.

How it works

When you subscribe, you receive access to a members-only notification channel. Notifications are delivered directly to your smartphone or desktop via a secure messaging app — no email delay, no polling required. Each notification contains the ticker, entry price, stop-loss, and both profit targets so you can evaluate the setup immediately.

Instant access on any device: Notifications arrive within seconds of signal generation — during US market hours, every 15 minutes when momentum setups are detected. Outside market hours, no notifications are sent.
Notification Types

NeuralStocks sends five distinct notification types, each covering a different phase of the trade lifecycle:

NotificationTriggerWhat to do
New Signal A new top-3 pick is published Review the signal — ticker, entry price, SL, TP1, and TP2 are in the message
TP1 Reached Price hits the first profit target Consider moving your stop-loss to break-even (entry price) and optionally reducing position size — this locks in profit while keeping exposure open toward TP2
TP2 Reached — Full Exit Price hits the second profit target Full exit level reached — consider closing the remaining position
Day 3 Exit Signal held 3 trading days without reaching TP1 The setup has not moved toward its first target within the expected window — consider closing to redeploy capital into the current top signals
Day 5 Exit Signal held 5 trading days without reaching TP1 Maximum holding period reached without hitting TP1 — exit the position
Day exit logic: Day 3 and Day 5 notifications are only sent if TP1 has not been reached. Once TP1 is hit, the trade is in profit-protection mode — time-based exits no longer apply and you manage the remaining position toward TP2.

A sixth notification — the Exit Signal — fires when the momentum score of an open position drops significantly while MACD turns negative and the position is still in profit. This is a model-generated early-exit suggestion, not a hard rule, and is marked as experimental.

Setup

After subscribing, your notification access details are included in your welcome email. Install the messaging app on your phone (available for iOS and Android), follow the join link, and you will receive all future signals automatically. No configuration needed beyond the initial setup.

Why this matters: A signal generated at 10:30 AM may already be near TP1 by 11:00 AM. Without instant notification, you risk seeing the setup after the optimal entry window has passed — and a TP1 alert without a push notification means a missed opportunity to lock in profits at the right moment.
Setup

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.

iPhone & iPad — Safari
  1. Open neuralstocks.ai in Safari (not Chrome or Firefox)
  2. Tap the Share button — the square with an arrow pointing up, at the bottom of the screen
  3. Scroll down in the share sheet and tap "Add to Home Screen"
  4. The name "NeuralStocks" is pre-filled — tap Add in the top right
  5. The NeuralStocks icon now appears on your home screen. Tap it to open the app.
Safari only on iOS: On iPhone and iPad, only Safari supports "Add to Home Screen". Chrome and Firefox on iOS do not offer this option due to Apple restrictions.
Android — Chrome
  1. Open neuralstocks.ai in Chrome
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner
  3. Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app" — the label depends on your Android version
  4. Confirm by tapping Add or Install
  5. The NeuralStocks icon appears on your home screen. Tap it to open in app mode.
What changes after installing: NeuralStocks opens in standalone mode — full screen, no browser chrome, no address bar. It feels and behaves like a native app. Your login session and theme preference are preserved.