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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

  1. Getting Started
  2. Core Features
  3. Technical Indicators
  4. Moving Averages
  5. AI-Powered Insights
  6. Real-Time Alerts & Notifications
  7. How to Use Watchlist
  8. Trading Applications
  9. Tips & Best Practices
  10. 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.

Learn about alerts: Introducing Real-Time Alerts & Notifications on Kavout

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

  1. Navigate to kavout.com/watchlist
  2. Click “Create New Watchlist”
  3. Name your list (e.g., “Tech Portfolio”, “Swing Trades”)
  4. Add symbols using the search bar
  5. 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

  1. Click on any asset in your watchlist
  2. Select “Set Alerts”
  3. Choose alert types
  4. Configure thresholds
  5. Save preferences

5. Daily Workflow

Morning Routine:

  1. Check overnight alerts
  2. Review pre-market movers
  3. Scan technical indicators
  4. Note key support/resistance levels

Throughout the Day:

  1. Monitor real-time updates
  2. Watch for alert triggers
  3. Track volume changes
  4. Observe indicator shifts

End of Day:

  1. Review daily performance
  2. Update watchlist positions
  3. Set alerts for next day
  4. 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

Pro Features

  • Full access to AI Scores and Stock Rank
  • Advanced signal insights
  • Unlimited watchlists
  • Priority alert delivery
  • Enhanced technical analysis

Subscribe to Pro to unlock the full power of Watchlist

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!

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