How to Set Up (3 Steps)
- •Step 1: After entering a position, search for that stock on StockAlert.pro (e.g., TSLA, NVDA, AAPL)
- •Step 2: Select "Price increases by %" and enter your profit target (+10% for first target, +20% for second)
- •Step 3: Choose notification method (email or SMS) and save
Done! You'll receive automatic alerts when your position reaches each profit milestone.
Example: Tesla Momentum Run - Q4 2023
- •Setup: Swing trader bought TSLA at $200 after breakout, set gain alerts at +10%, +20%, +30%
- •Signal: Momentum building with volume confirmation, RSI trending higher
- •Alert Trigger: Week 1: $220 (+10%) hit, sold 30%. Week 3: $240 (+20%) hit, sold 30%. Week 5: $260 (+30%) hit, sold 20%
- •Result: Captured +24% average gain by scaling out systematically vs single exit attempt
- •Key Insight: Tiered profit-taking removes emotional decisions and locks in gains progressively
Scenario Guide
| Scenario | RSI Level | Volume Trend | Example | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Momentum | 50-65 | Increasing | Stock +15% with rising volume | Hold, raise stop to breakeven |
| Extended Run | >75 | Declining | Stock +25% but RSI overbought | Take profits, keep 20% for outlier |
| Exhaustion Gap | >80 | Spike then drop | Gap up on news, RSI extreme | Sell 50-75%, protect gains |
| Steady Climb | 55-70 | Average | Gradual +20% over 6 weeks | Scale out at milestones |
| Blow-Off Top | >85 | Massive spike | Parabolic move, euphoria | Exit 80-100%, likely reversal |
When to Use
- •You want to take profits systematically at pre-planned levels
- •You need to track momentum and add to winning positions
- •You want to remove emotion from profit-taking decisions
When Not to Use
- •Stock is already extended (up 50%+ recently) - momentum likely exhausted
- •You plan to sell 100% at first target - always scale out instead
- •You don't have a clear entry price or baseline to measure from
Conclusion
Percentage gain alerts remove the hardest decision in trading: when to take profits. By scaling out at +10%, +20%, +30% milestones, you lock in gains without the regret of selling too early or too late.