Organize and Track Your Favorite Stocks
The Challenge: Even with AI rankings, you need a way to organize and monitor stocks across different strategies, timeframes, and trading styles. Tracking dozens of stocks manually across browser tabs is inefficient and error-prone.
The Solution: TradeDots Watchlists let you create unlimited custom watchlists to organize stocks by any criteria you choose, with real-time price updates and seamless integration with breakout alerts.
Key Features
Create Unlimited Watchlists
Custom Organization: Create watchlists for different strategies and purposes:
"Tech Momentum" - High-flying tech stocks
"Earnings Plays" - Stocks with upcoming earnings
"Long-term Holds" - Position trades (2+ weeks)
"Pre-Market Movers" - Stocks from pre-market scanner
"Breakout Candidates" - Stocks near resistance levels
No Limits:
Create as many watchlists as you need
No restrictions on stocks per watchlist
Available on both Free Tier and Pro Plan
Easy Switching: Toggle between watchlists instantly - one click to switch from "Tech Momentum" to "Today's Targets"
One-Click Add/Remove
From AI Rankings Page: Click "Add to Watchlist" button next to any stock
From Stock Detail Pages: Add stocks while researching (coming Q2 2025)
From Pre-Market Scanner: Add pre-market movers directly to dedicated watchlist
Bulk Actions (Coming Soon): Add multiple stocks at once
Real-Time Updates
Live Prices: All watchlist stocks update every second during market hours
Color Coding:
🟢 Green for gains - easy visual identification
🔴 Red for losses - spot weakness instantly
Change Tracking: See $ change and % change at a glance
AI Score Display: Current AI ranking shown for each stock - see which watchlist stocks are strengthening or weakening
Breakout Integration
Visual Indicators: Stocks breaking support/resistance show breakout badges on watchlist
Alert Priority: Breakout alerts can prioritize watchlist stocks (full customization coming soon)
Quick Action: Click stock to see detailed breakout information and current technical setup
Use Cases
Day Trader Workflow
Pre-Market (8am-9:15am): Add high-volume movers to "Today's Targets" watchlist using Pre-Market Scanner
Market Open (9:30am): Monitor AI scores on watchlist stocks - focus only on these
Throughout Day: Receive breakout alerts for watchlist stocks only (reduces noise)
End of Day: Clear watchlist, prepare for next day
Benefit: Focus on 5-10 pre-selected stocks instead of 1,000+ - dramatically improves execution speed
Swing Trader Workflow
Weekly Setup: Add top 20 AI-ranked stocks (scores 85+) to "This Week" watchlist
Daily Check: Review watchlist for breakouts or changes in AI score
Hold Positions: Track open positions in "Active Trades" watchlist with real-time P&L visibility
Exit Signals: Remove stocks when indicators show weakness or targets are hit
Benefit: Systematic tracking of multi-day momentum leaders without manual chart monitoring
Sector Rotation Strategy
Create Sector Watchlists: "Tech Leaders", "Energy Stocks", "Healthcare", "Financials"
Track Sector Performance: Compare which watchlist has strongest average AI scores
Rotate Capital: Focus on the hottest sector each week - move money to where momentum is
Review Weekly: Rebalance watchlists based on changing sector strength
Benefit: Systematic sector rotation based on quantifiable momentum (AI scores) instead of gut feel
How to Use Watchlists
Step 1: Create Your First Watchlist
Navigate to "Watchlists" tab in left sidebar
Click "Create New Watchlist" button
Name it descriptively (e.g., "Morning Movers", "Tech Leaders")
Click "Create"
Step 2: Add Stocks
Go to AI Rankings page or Pre-Market Scanner
Find a stock you want to track
Click "Add to Watchlist" button next to stock symbol
Select target watchlist from dropdown menu
Stock appears on watchlist instantly with real-time price
Step 3: Monitor Throughout Day
Open your watchlist from sidebar
See real-time prices, changes, and AI scores for all stocks
Watch for breakout indicators (badges appear automatically when stocks break levels)
Click any stock for detailed analysis and chart view
Step 4: Remove Stocks
Open watchlist
Click "X" or "Remove" button next to stock name
Confirm removal
Stock removed instantly
Pro Tip: Don't hoard stocks in watchlists - actively prune weak performers to maintain focus on best opportunities
Best Practices
✅ Do
Create specific, focused watchlists - "Momentum Plays" not "Everything"
Easier to scan and act on
Clear purpose for each watchlist
Name watchlists clearly - "Tech Breakouts" not "List 1"
Quickly identify which watchlist to check
Descriptive names save mental energy
Keep watchlists under 20 stocks - Easier to monitor
More than 20 = information overload
Focus on quality over quantity
Review and clean watchlists weekly
Remove stocks that no longer meet criteria
Add new opportunities from AI Rankings
Fresh watchlists = fresh opportunities
Use Pre-Market Scanner to populate daily watchlists
Start each day with relevant stocks
Pre-market intel gives edge
Plan trades before market chaos
❌ Don't
Add 100 stocks to one watchlist - Information overload
Can't effectively monitor that many
Defeats purpose of focused tracking
Forget to remove losing stocks - Confirmation bias
Holding onto hope is expensive
Admit when wrong and move on
Use generic names - "Stocks", "Watchlist 1"
Wastes mental energy figuring out contents
Unclear purpose
Let watchlists become stale - Update regularly
Market conditions change daily
Yesterday's leaders may be today's laggards
Refresh weekly minimum
Integration with Other Features
Watchlists + Breakout Alerts
How it works:
Add stocks to watchlist
Breakout alert system monitors them automatically
Get notified immediately when watchlist stock breaks key level
Benefit:
Reduces alert noise - only relevant stocks
Faster reaction time - you already researched these stocks
Pre-planned entries - know what to do when alert triggers
Example:
Add $NVDA, $AMD, $TSLA to "Tech Momentum" watchlist (9am)
$NVDA breaks resistance at $155 (11:30am)
Breakout alert triggers instantly
You're ready - already researched, have plan
Execute trade in seconds
Watchlists + AI Chat
How it works:
Ask AI Chat: "Analyze my momentum watchlist"
AI provides comparative analysis of all stocks
Get ranked recommendations from your own selection
Example Prompts:
"Which stock in my Tech Leaders watchlist has the best setup?"
"Compare all stocks in my Today's Targets watchlist"
"Should I exit any positions in my Active Trades watchlist?"
Benefit: AI understands watchlist context and provides focused analysis
Watchlists + Pre-Market Scanner
How it works:
Check Pre-Market Scanner (8am-9:15am)
Add top pre-market movers to "Pre-Market Movers" watchlist
Track them throughout regular market hours
See which pre-market movers maintain momentum vs fade
Workflow:
8:30am: Pre-Market Scanner shows 15 high-volume movers
8:40am: Add top 7 to "Pre-Market Movers" watchlist
9:30am (market open): Monitor these 7 stocks closely
10:00am: 4 out of 7 maintaining momentum - focus on these
3pm: Review which held momentum all day - pattern recognition for future
Benefit: Systematic approach to pre-market trading - track, learn, improve
Watchlists + News Snippets
How it works:
Watchlist displays AI scores
AI Rankings page shows news snippets
Cross-reference watchlist stocks with news catalysts
Benefit: Quickly understand why watchlist stocks are moving - news context at a glance
Common Watchlist Strategies
Strategy 1: "Today's Targets" (Day Traders)
Purpose: 5-10 stocks for active day trading
Population Method:
Check Pre-Market Scanner (8am-9:15am)
Add top AI-ranked stocks at market open
Focus on scores 90+ with high volatility
Management:
Monitor constantly during market hours
Remove stocks that lose momentum
Clear completely end of day
Start fresh tomorrow
Expected Outcome: 2-4 high-quality day trading opportunities daily
Strategy 2: "This Week's Momentum" (Swing Traders)
Purpose: 15-20 stocks for 3-7 day swing trades
Population Method:
Sunday evening or Monday morning
Add top 20 AI-ranked stocks (scores 85+)
Focus on strong relative strength
Management:
Review daily for score changes
Add new leaders as they emerge
Remove stocks dropping below 75 score
Refresh completely each week
Expected Outcome: 5-8 swing trade setups per week
Strategy 3: "Sector Leaders" (Rotation Strategy)
Purpose: Track strongest stocks in each major sector
Watchlist Structure:
"Tech Leaders" (10-15 stocks)
"Healthcare Leaders" (10-15 stocks)
"Energy Leaders" (10-15 stocks)
"Financial Leaders" (10-15 stocks)
Management:
Populate with highest AI scores in each sector
Compare average scores across watchlists weekly
Focus capital on strongest sector
Rotate when sector momentum shifts
Expected Outcome: Always trading hottest sector with best momentum
Access & Availability
Available on All Plans:
✅ Free Tier: Unlimited watchlists with real-time updates
✅ Pro Plan ($129/month): Unlimited watchlists + breakout alert integration
✅ Basic Plan ($79/month): Basic watchlist functionality
URL: app.tradedots.ai → Click "Watchlists" in sidebar
Next Steps
For Breakout Monitoring: Read Breakout Alerts to learn how watchlist integration supercharges your alert system.
For Stock Selection: Read AI-Powered Rankings to understand how to populate watchlists with best opportunities.
For Pre-Market Preparation: Read Pre-Market Scanner to learn how to use pre-market data to populate daily watchlists.
For Daily Workflows: Read Using AI App Effectively for complete morning routines and watchlist-based trading strategies.
Key Insight: Watchlists transform the TradeDots AI App from a stock screener into a complete monitoring system. Instead of passively reviewing rankings once per day, you actively curate your focus list and receive real-time updates + breakout alerts throughout the day. This systematic approach ensures you never miss opportunities on stocks you've already researched, dramatically improving reaction time and execution quality.