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Mastering Stock Analysis: A Complete Guide
Stock analysis is both an art and a science. The most successful traders combine technical analysis (charts, indicators, price patterns) with fundamental analysis (earnings, valuations, competitive position) and sentiment analysis (what's the market mood?). DailyIQ brings all three together in one search tool, letting you quickly evaluate any stock without jumping between five different websites.
Technical analysis works because price and volume reflect the collective psychology of millions of traders. When you see a stock breaking above resistance with strong volume, you're seeing real demand from real buyers. When sentiment flips negative despite strong technicals, it often signals a contrarian opportunity. The key is learning to read what the market is telling you before reacting emotionally.
The best traders focus on high-probability setups—situations where multiple factors align (bullish technical pattern + positive news + low valuation, or vice versa). They don't trade every chart they see; they wait for their setup. This patience is what separates profitable traders from account-blowers who lose money on every 3% move against them.
Use DailyIQ's search tool to scan for stocks matching your criteria, then dig deeper into technicals, sentiment, and earnings. Ask yourself: "Is this stock showing strength on the chart? Is the news positive or negative? When's the next earnings report? What are analysts expecting?" Answer these questions before risking capital, and you'll avoid costly mistakes.
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Get live stock prices updated throughout the day with accurate bid-ask spreads, trading volume, and intraday movements. Our data feeds from Interactive Brokers ensure minimal latency.
Technical Analysis Tools
Analyze stocks with professional-grade technical indicators including RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, Stochastic Oscillator, VWAP, and SuperTrend. All indicators update in real-time as prices change.
Multi-Timeframe Charts
View price action across 5-minute, 15-minute, hourly, and daily timeframes. Understanding multiple timeframes helps you identify trends and spot reversals before they happen.
Sentiment & News Integration
See what news is driving stock prices. Our AI analyzes all recent articles for sentiment, showing you the bullish and bearish factors affecting each stock in real-time.
Technical Score (0-100)
Get a quick technical strength score combining multiple indicators. Scores above 70 indicate strong technical momentum, while scores below 30 suggest potential weakness.
Analyst Price Targets
Track analyst consensus price targets and upside/downside potential. See what professional analysts expect over the next 12 months to validate your thesis.
Earnings Calendar
Never miss an earnings report. Our earnings calendar shows upcoming reports, estimated EPS, revenue guidance, and historical beat/miss rates for earnings trading.
Stock Screening Filters
Search by technical score, sentiment, price range, market cap, and more. Find high-momentum stocks, undervalued plays, or negative sentiment reversal opportunities.
Historical Price Data
Access years of historical price and volume data for technical analysis. Identify historical support/resistance levels and test trading strategies on real data.
Risk Management Metrics
Calculate position sizing, stop-loss levels, and risk-reward ratios based on technical levels and volatility. Manage risk before entering trades, not after.
AI-Powered Insights
Our AI analyzes technical patterns, news sentiment, and historical reactionsto identify stocks with high-probability trade setups and turning points.
Market Hours Tracking
Know when stocks actually trade. We highlight pre-market (4-9:30 AM) and after-hours (4-8 PM)periods, showing you volume and price action when most traders are asleep.
Proven Stock Trading Strategies
Breakout Trading
Buy stocks breaking above resistance levels with above-average volume. Breakouts often lead to rapid moves as stopped-out short sellers cover positions. Use technical scores above 70 as confirmation of strength. Exit when volume dries up or support breaks.
Sentiment Reversal
When a stock has extremely negative sentiment (below 30) but strong technicals, it often signals a buying opportunity—smart money is already accumulating before sentiment flips. This contrarian approach catches reversals early. Confirm with technical indicators before entering.
Earnings Event Trading
Trade the volatility expansion before earnings. Implied volatility (IV) rises as earnings approach—sell premium on overvalued options. After earnings, watch for post-report momentum. Stocks that beat earnings on both EPS and revenue often continue higher for weeks.
Moving Average Bounces
Stocks often bounce off moving averages (50-day, 200-day) multiple times before breaking decisively. When a stock pulls back to the 50-day MA with below-average volume, it's often a low-risk entry. Use this as a mean-reversion play for stocks in uptrends.
Relative Strength Investing
Buy stocks outperforming their peers. If your sector is down 5% but your stock is only down 1%, there's relative strength. Stocks with strong relative strength tend to lead the next upside move. Use technical scores to identify leaders in strong sectors.
News-Driven Momentum
When important news breaks, stocks often have strong directional moves for days. Check our news sentiment gauge—bullish catalysts with confirming technicals often lead to sharp rallies. The key is acting quickly, within the first trading day, before the news is fully priced in.
Common Questions About Stock Analysis
What technical indicator is most important?
Price and volume are your primary indicators. Everything else is just noise. If a stock is making higher lows and higher highs on increasing volume, it's in an uptrend. All other indicators (RSI, MACD, etc.) just confirm what price/volume already tells you. Focus on price action first, indicators second.
Should I follow analyst price targets?
Analyst targets are directional but often wrong on magnitude. Use them as a guide for where smart money thinks a stock should go, but don't follow blindly. A $200 target on a $100 stock doesn't mean buy at any price. Wait for technical confirmation and reasonable valuation. If you disagree with analysts' price target, trust the chart first.
How do I know if bad news is already priced in?
Check the chart. If a stock is showing strong technical bounces despite negative news, bad news is priced in. Conversely, if a stock keeps making lower lows on good news, the good news isn't enough to overcome selling pressure. The chart is the ultimate truth—it reflects what all market participants collectively believe about the stock's future.
What's the difference between support and resistance?
Support is a price level where buying interest appears, stopping the decline. Resistance is where selling pressure appears, stopping the rally. Once support breaks below, it becomes resistance on the way back up. These levels form from previous market activity—where large traders entered or exited positions. Trade the bounce, then trade the breakout.
How much should I risk per trade?
The 1-2% rule: risk no more than 1-2% of your account per trade. If you have a $10,000 account and risk $100 per trade, losses are easier to absorb and review over time. This discipline helps you stay in the game through normal drawdowns. Most traders fail because they risk too much on individual trades and blow up their account.
Should I day trade or swing trade?
Swing trading (3-30 days) is easier for most people than day trading. Day trading requires constant monitoring and quick reflexes; swing trading lets you set-and-forget with stop losses. You also pay fewer commissions and avoid pattern day trader rules if your account is under $25k. Start with swing trades until you have consistent profits, then try day trading.
When should I take profits?
Set profit targets at resistance levels. If you buy at $100 with resistance at $110, that's your first target. Take partial profits there, then let the rest run with a trailing stop. Never hold a 50% winner hoping for 100%—secure profits at key levels. Greed is what turns winners into losers. Taking partial profits and managing downside can reduce volatility in outcomes.
How do I protect myself from gaps down?
Use stop-loss orders above support or at a fixed percentage (5-10%) from entry. For overnight risk, consider buying puts as insurance on large positions. During earnings, consider reducing position size or taking it off entirely. The cheapest insurance is a stop loss. Place it immediately after entering—don't wait until you're underwater.
Find Your Next Stock Opportunity
The stock market rewards those who do their homework. Use DailyIQ's search and analysis tools to find high-probability setups, understand what's driving price movements, and manage risk properly. Don't trade on gut feeling or FOMO—let the data guide your decisions. Search for stocks showing strong technicals with positive sentiment, or find beaten-down stocks with contrarian reversal signals.
The best traders combine multiple analysis methods: technical analysis (what does the chart show?), sentiment analysis (is the news positive or negative?), and fundamental analysis (is this stock cheap or expensive?). When all three align, you have a high-probability setup. Use our search tool to scan thousands of stocks in seconds, then dig deeper on your shortlist. Start with 5-10 stocks you understand deeply rather than 100 you don't. Mastery beats breadth every time.