Watchlist Help Documentation
Welcome to Watchlist
Watchlist is your personalized dashboard for tracking stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies in real time. With powerful technical indicators, moving averages, AI-driven insights, and intelligent alerts, Watchlist transforms how you monitor and manage your investments—whether you’re a day trader, swing trader, or long-term investor.
Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Core Features
- Technical Indicators
- Moving Averages
- AI-Powered Insights
- Real-Time Alerts & Notifications
- How to Use Watchlist
- Trading Applications
- Tips & Best Practices
- Support & Additional Help
Getting Started
Watchlist provides a centralized hub to track your core portfolio, monitor potential opportunities, and receive instant alerts on market-moving events. With real-time data and comprehensive analysis tools, you’ll never miss critical developments in your watched assets.
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Key Benefits
- Real-Time Tracking: Live market data with up-to-the-minute prices and volume
- Multi-Asset Support: Stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies in one place
- Technical Analysis Suite: Built-in indicators across multiple timeframes
- Smart Notifications: Instant alerts for price moves, analyst updates, and insider activity
- AI-Driven Insights: Stock Rank and AI Scores for smarter decisions
- Customizable Views: Organize and filter based on your trading style
Core Features
1. Real-Time Market Data
Track essential market information as it happens:
- Live Prices: Up-to-the-minute price updates
- Volume: Trading activity and liquidity indicators
- Daily Changes: Percentage and dollar movements
- Key Statistics: Market cap, P/E ratio, and more
- Signal Strength: Visual indicators of momentum
2. Customizable Watchlists
Organize your investments effectively:
- Multiple Lists: Create separate lists for different strategies
- Easy Management: Add/remove assets with one click
- Bulk Import: Add multiple symbols at once
- Sorting Options: Arrange by price, change, volume, or indicators
- Quick Search: Find and add assets instantly
3. Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Analyze assets across different time horizons:
- 1 Hour: Day trading and scalping
- 4 Hours: Intraday swing trades
- Daily: Traditional technical analysis
- Weekly: Long-term trend identification
4. Comprehensive Dashboard Views
Multiple tabs for different analysis needs:
- Overview Tab: Price, RSI, MA20, signal strength, and Stock Rank
- Technical Tab: Full indicator suite with live values
- Moving Averages Tab: Complete MA analysis across timeframes
- Alerts Tab: Recent notifications and price movements
Technical Indicators
Watchlist includes a comprehensive suite of technical indicators updated in real time:
RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- Purpose: Identify overbought/oversold conditions
- Range: 0-100 scale
- Key Levels: 30 (oversold), 70 (overbought)
- Best For: Timing entries and exits
ADX (Average Directional Index)
- Purpose: Measure trend strength
- Range: 0-100 scale
- Key Levels: 25+ indicates strong trend
- Best For: Confirming trend validity
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
- Components: MACD line, Signal line, Histogram
- Purpose: Identify trend changes and momentum
- Signals: Crossovers and divergences
- Best For: Trend confirmation and reversals
Stochastic Oscillator
- Purpose: Compare closing price to price range
- Range: 0-100 scale
- Key Levels: 20 (oversold), 80 (overbought)
- Best For: Momentum and reversal signals
ATR (Average True Range)
- Purpose: Measure market volatility
- Application: Stop loss placement, position sizing
- Interpretation: Higher ATR = more volatility
- Best For: Risk management
CMF (Chaikin Money Flow)
- Purpose: Track money flow and accumulation
- Range: -1 to +1
- Interpretation: Positive = buying pressure
- Best For: Volume-based confirmation
Moving Averages
Watchlist provides a full suite of moving averages for trend analysis:
Available Moving Averages
- MA 5: Ultra short-term trend
- MA 10: Short-term momentum
- MA 20: Short-term trend (monthly)
- MA 50: Medium-term trend
- MA 100: Intermediate trend
- MA 200: Long-term trend (yearly)
Trading Applications
Crossover Strategies:
- Golden Cross: MA 50 crosses above MA 200 (bullish)
- Death Cross: MA 50 crosses below MA 200 (bearish)
- Short-term crosses: MA 5/10 crossing MA 20
Support and Resistance:
- Price bouncing off major MAs
- MAs acting as dynamic support/resistance
- Multiple MA confluence zones
Trend Identification:
- Price above all MAs = strong uptrend
- Price below all MAs = strong downtrend
- MAs in proper order = healthy trend
AI-Powered Insights
AI Scores
Proprietary analysis combining:
- Fundamental Data: Financial health and valuation
- Technical Indicators: Price action and momentum
- Market Sentiment: News and social signals
- Alternative Data: Unique market insights
Stock Rank
Intuitive classification system:
- High: Strong potential for outperformance
- Medium: Average opportunity with balanced risk
- Low: Caution advised, potential underperformance
Signal Strength
Visual indicators showing:
- Bullish/bearish momentum
- Strength of technical signals
- Confidence level in direction
- Entry/exit timing quality
Real-Time Alerts & Notifications
Stay informed with intelligent alerts across multiple categories.
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Alert Categories
💬 Analyst Updates
- Stock upgrades and downgrades
- Price target changes
- New coverage initiation
- Rating revisions
🧑💼 Insider Activity
- Executive buying/selling
- Director transactions
- 10b5-1 plan activity
- Significant ownership changes
🏛️ Congress Trades
- Senator and Representative trades
- Transaction amounts and prices
- Party affiliation tracking
- Committee member activity
📊 Earnings Reports
- Quarterly results releases
- Earnings beats/misses
- Revenue surprises
- Guidance updates
💸 Dividend Announcements
- Dividend declarations
- Payment date notifications
- Yield changes
- Special dividends
📈 Price Alerts
- Significant price movements
- Percentage threshold alerts
- 52-week high/low breaks
- Volume spikes
Alert Management
Filtering Options:
- By symbol or keyword
- By alert category
- By time period
- By significance level
Notification Controls:
- Enable/disable categories
- Set custom thresholds
- Choose delivery methods
- Manage alert frequency
How to Use Watchlist
1. Creating Your First Watchlist
- Navigate to kavout.com/watchlist
- Click “Create New Watchlist”
- Name your list (e.g., “Tech Portfolio”, “Swing Trades”)
- Add symbols using the search bar
- Organize with drag-and-drop functionality
2. Adding Assets
Individual Addition:
- Type symbol in search bar
- Select from dropdown
- Click “Add to Watchlist”
Bulk Import:
- Use comma-separated symbols
- Import from portfolio file
- Copy/paste from spreadsheet
3. Customizing Your View
Column Selection:
- Choose displayed metrics
- Add/remove indicators
- Adjust column widths
- Save custom layouts
Sorting Options:
- By price change
- By volume
- By technical indicators
- By AI scores
4. Setting Up Alerts
- Click on any asset in your watchlist
- Select “Set Alerts”
- Choose alert types
- Configure thresholds
- Save preferences
5. Daily Workflow
Morning Routine:
- Check overnight alerts
- Review pre-market movers
- Scan technical indicators
- Note key support/resistance levels
Throughout the Day:
- Monitor real-time updates
- Watch for alert triggers
- Track volume changes
- Observe indicator shifts
End of Day:
- Review daily performance
- Update watchlist positions
- Set alerts for next day
- Plan tomorrow’s trades
Trading Applications
Day Trading
- Focus: 1-hour and 4-hour indicators
- Key Indicators: RSI, Stochastic, Volume
- Alerts: Price movements > 2%
- Strategy: Quick momentum plays
Swing Trading
- Focus: Daily and 4-hour timeframes
- Key Indicators: MACD, ADX, Moving Averages
- Alerts: Technical breakouts, analyst updates
- Strategy: Multi-day position trades
Position Trading
- Focus: Daily and weekly analysis
- Key Indicators: MA 50/200, ADX
- Alerts: Insider activity, major price moves
- Strategy: Long-term trend following
Investment Monitoring
- Focus: Fundamental changes
- Key Indicators: AI Scores, Stock Rank
- Alerts: Analyst updates, earnings, dividends
- Strategy: Portfolio management
Tips & Best Practices
1. Watchlist Organization
- Create separate lists by strategy
- Limit lists to manageable sizes (20-30 symbols)
- Group similar assets together
- Regular cleanup of inactive positions
2. Indicator Selection
- Don’t overwhelm with too many indicators
- Match indicators to your trading style
- Combine leading and lagging indicators
- Focus on 2-3 key indicators per trade
3. Alert Configuration
- Set realistic thresholds
- Avoid alert fatigue with too many notifications
- Prioritize high-impact events
- Test alert settings with paper trading
4. Time Management
- Check watchlist at consistent times
- Don’t obsess over minute-by-minute changes
- Focus on your planned timeframe
- Use alerts to avoid constant monitoring
5. Risk Management
- Set stop-loss levels based on ATR
- Monitor position sizes
- Diversify across sectors
- Keep cash reserves for opportunities
6. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Information overload from too many assets
- Ignoring the broader market context
- Over-relying on single indicators
- Emotional reactions to alerts
- Neglecting to update watchlists regularly
Support & Additional Help
Access Watchlist
- Main Platform: Watchlist
- Real-time tracking with technical indicators
- Intelligent alerts and notifications
Additional Resources
- YouTube Channel: Video tutorials at @kavout
- If you have any questions or need support, reach out at contact@kavout.co
Pro Features
- Full access to AI Scores and Stock Rank
- Advanced signal insights
- Unlimited watchlists
- Priority alert delivery
- Enhanced technical analysis
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Conclusion
Watchlist transforms portfolio monitoring from a passive activity into an active advantage. By combining real-time data, technical analysis, AI insights, and intelligent alerts, it provides everything needed to stay ahead of market movements.
Whether you’re tracking a core portfolio, screening for opportunities, or managing multiple trading strategies, Watchlist adapts to your style while keeping you informed of what matters most. The combination of comprehensive analysis tools and timely notifications ensures you’re always ready to act on market opportunities.
Ready to take control of your portfolio monitoring? Start using Watchlist and never miss another opportunity!