Q:Calendar vs. reminder alerts?
Calendar alerts (like Google Calendar) require manual setup and don't track stock context. Stock reminders automatically attach current price, recent news, and performance when they trigger. Use calendar for general tasks, use stock reminders for ticker-specific follow-ups. Stock reminders also allow bulk setup across watchlists - set 30-day reminders on 20 stocks in 2 minutes.
Q:Best intervals after earnings/news?
After earnings: Set 7-day reminder (post-earnings drift window), then 90-day reminder (next quarter check). After major news (acquisition, lawsuit): 14-day reminder (initial reaction settles), then 60-day reminder (fundamental impact clear). After insider buying: 30-day reminder (see if buying continues). After analyst upgrade: 21-day reminder (check if stock delivered on expectations). Customize based on catalyst type and your patience.
Q:How far in advance should I set reminder alerts?
7 days for news cooling-off periods (lets initial overreaction settle). 30 days for post-earnings reviews (gives time for guidance implications to emerge and estimate revisions to stabilize). 60-90 days for watchlist rotation (meaningful fundamental changes take quarters, not weeks). 180+ days for turnaround theses (structural improvements take 6-12 months to validate).
Q:Can I set multiple reminders for the same stock?
Yes, but avoid reminder spam. Strategic approach: Set 7-day AND 30-day reminders after major catalyst (first checks emotional reaction, second checks fundamental impact). Don't set overlapping reminders (e.g., 28-day and 30-day) - that's redundant. Limit to 2-3 reminders per stock maximum to prevent alert fatigue.
Q:What happens after a reminder triggers?
You receive email + SMS (if enabled) with stock symbol, original reminder date, and link to current chart/fundamentals. The alert then auto-deletes (one-time notification). You must set a NEW reminder if you want another follow-up. This forces intentional decision: exit position, hold with new reminder, or promote to active daily monitoring.
Q:Do reminders trigger on weekends and holidays?
Yes - reminders use calendar days, not trading days. If your 30-day reminder lands on Saturday, you'll receive notification Saturday. This is intentional: reviews happen on schedule, giving you time to research before Monday open. Calendar consistency matters more than market hours for strategic reviews.
Q:How many reminder alerts should I have active?
Recommended maximum: 15-20 total active reminders across your portfolio. More than 20 = alert fatigue (you start ignoring them). Prioritize high-conviction positions and catalyst-driven follow-ups only. For broader watchlist coverage (50+ stocks), use daily_reminder instead - it's designed for continuous light monitoring vs periodic deep reviews.
Q:Can I "snooze" or reschedule a reminder after it triggers?
Not directly - triggered reminders auto-delete. To reschedule: When reminder triggers, immediately create NEW reminder with updated timeline. Example: Original 30-day reminder triggers, but you need 30 MORE days → create new 30-day reminder during review. This forces you to consciously decide "yes, I need more time" vs passive snoozing.
Q:Should I set reminders for all earnings reports?
Selective approach works best. Set post-earnings reminders ONLY for: (1) Core holdings (10-20 stocks you own), (2) Catalyst plays (stocks where earnings could trigger buy decision), (3) Controversial reports (big beats/misses/guidance changes worth following up). Don't set reminders for routine quarterly beats from stable companies - that's noise. Focus on positions where 30-day review could change your decision.
Q:How do reminders work with price alerts?
Complementary, not redundant. Price alerts = "notify me if stock moves significantly" (reactive, covers unexpected developments). Reminder alerts = "notify me at specific time regardless of price" (proactive, enforces planned reviews). Use together: Set 30-day earnings reminder + price above/below alerts. This covers both scheduled follow-up AND unexpected breakouts/breakdowns.
Q:What should I review when a reminder triggers?
Systematic checklist: (1) Why did I set this reminder? (review original thesis), (2) Price action since set (vs expectations?), (3) New information emerged? (earnings, guidance, news), (4) Technical picture (support/resistance holding?), (5) Fundamental changes (estimate revisions, margin trends), (6) Relative strength (vs sector, vs SPY), (7) Decision: exit, hold with new reminder, promote to active monitoring, or size change.
Q:Can I attach notes or reasons to reminder alerts?
Not within StockAlert.pro (we focus on timing, not note-taking). Best practice: When setting reminder, ALSO add note to your portfolio tracker, calendar, or note-taking app with "Why I set this - thesis to validate." Example: "AAPL 30-day reminder - check if Services revenue guidance was conservative (management tends to sandbag Q2)." This provides context when reminder triggers 30 days later and you've forgotten why.
Q:Do reminder alerts track my entry price or position size?
No - reminders are position-agnostic (don't track whether you own shares, how many, or entry price). They simply trigger on date. You must track position details separately in portfolio app. This is intentional design: reminders work for both owned positions AND watchlist stocks you're monitoring for entry opportunity.
Q:What's the difference between Reminder Alert and Daily Reminder?
Reminder Alert = One-time notification on specific future date (e.g., "notify me about NVDA in 30 days"). For periodic deep reviews of 10-20 core holdings. Daily Reminder = Recurring daily notification summarizing 50+ watchlist stocks. For continuous broad monitoring. Use Reminder for high-conviction positions requiring planned follow-ups. Use Daily Reminder for comprehensive watchlist scanning. They serve different purposes - many users employ both.