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What Is TrustScore?
TrustScore rates every stock from 0 to 100 by combining quality, valuation, growth, momentum, and risk. Higher scores mean stronger buy signals.
The Five Pillars Explained
Quality measures financial strength. Valuation checks if the price is fair. Growth tracks earnings expansion. Momentum reads price trends. Risk measures volatility and stability.
Score Ranges Matter
Scores above 80 are Strong Buy signals. 65-79 means Buy. 50-64 is Hold. 35-49 suggests Sell. Below 35 is Strong Sell. Use these as starting points, not final decisions.
Confidence Tells You Data Quality
High confidence means clear, consistent signals across all pillars. Low confidence means mixed signals — be more cautious even if the score looks good.
Paper Trading Is Your Sandbox
Practice any strategy with virtual money before risking real cash. All prices are real — only the money is simulated. Build confidence before going live.
Market Orders vs Limit Orders
Market orders fill instantly at the current price. Limit orders only fill at your price or better. Use limits for precision, market for speed.
Always Set a Stop Loss
A stop loss automatically sells when price drops to your level. It limits your maximum loss on any trade. Professional traders never skip this step.
Position Sizing Protects You
Never put more than 5-10% of your portfolio in a single trade. This way, even a total loss on one stock won't devastate your portfolio.
The Bid-Ask Spread Is Your Hidden Cost
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Diversification Reduces Risk
Spreading investments across sectors and asset types reduces the impact of any single stock dropping. Aim for at least 10-15 positions across different sectors.
Track Unrealized vs Realized Gains
Unrealized gains are paper profits on stocks you still own. Realized gains are from stocks you've sold. Only realized gains are taxable.
Cost Basis Determines Your Taxes
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Beta Measures Market Sensitivity
A stock with beta 1.5 moves 50% more than the market. Beta 0.5 moves half as much. High-beta stocks offer bigger gains but also bigger losses.
Sharpe Ratio: Return Per Unit of Risk
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Max Drawdown Shows Worst-Case Pain
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VaR Predicts Daily Loss Limits
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RSI: Overbought or Oversold?
RSI above 70 means overbought — price may pull back. Below 30 means oversold — price may bounce. It's a momentum indicator, not a crystal ball.
Moving Averages Show Trends
When price is above the 50-day moving average, the trend is up. Below it, the trend is down. The 200-day MA shows the long-term direction.
Volume Confirms Price Moves
Price moves on high volume are more reliable than moves on low volume. A breakout with heavy volume is a stronger signal than one on thin trading.
Golden Cross vs Death Cross
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Support and Resistance Are Price Magnets
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P/E Ratio: What You Pay for Profits
A P/E of 15 means you pay $15 for every $1 of earnings. Compare within sectors — tech stocks normally have higher P/E than utilities.
Free Cash Flow Is King
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PEG Ratio: Growth-Adjusted Value
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Debt-to-Equity: Financial Leverage
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Market Cap Defines Stock Character
Large-caps ($10B+) are stable but grow slowly. Mid-caps ($2-10B) balance growth and stability. Small-caps (under $2B) are volatile but can grow fast.
Sector Rotation Drives Returns
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Bull and Bear Markets Cycle
Bulls (rising 20%+) and bears (falling 20%+) alternate over years. Stay invested through cycles — time in market beats timing the market.
Data Freshness Matters
Near real-time data (under 1 minute) is available on paid plans. Free plans use 15-minute delayed data. For day trading, real-time data is essential.
Ask TrustAI the Right Questions
Instead of "Tell me about AAPL", try "Should I buy AAPL given current market conditions?" Specific questions get better, more actionable answers.
AI Chart Analyst Reads Charts for You
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Trendlines Need Three Touches
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Trendlines Work on Every Chart Type
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Watch Treasury Yields for Market Direction
The Economic Outlook section shows live Treasury rates. When the 2-year yield exceeds the 10-year (inverted curve), recessions have historically followed within 12-18 months.
Economic Data Updates Automatically
The Dashboard Economic Outlook pulls real-time FRED data — inflation, unemployment, GDP, and Fed rates. Collapse it when you don't need it, expand when macro matters.
Set Goals to Give Your Portfolio Purpose
Financial goals turn "I should invest" into "I need $50K by 2030." Set specific targets on the dashboard and track progress with color-coded bars — green, yellow, or red.