> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.rallies.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What Can I Ask the AI? (Use Cases)

> Discover what you can ask the Rallies AI Research Assistant. See example questions for stock analysis, portfolio review, market research, and learning about investing.

# What Can I Ask the AI? (Use Cases)

The AI Research Assistant can help with almost any investing question you have—from understanding a single stock to learning fundamental concepts. Here's what works best and how to get the most out of your research.

## Quick Ideas to Get Started

Not sure where to begin? Try one of these:

* "What should I know about NVDA?"
* "Explain P/E ratio like I'm new to investing"
* "What are the risks of investing in Tesla right now?"
* "Compare Microsoft and Google on profitability"
* "Why did the market drop today?"

## Stock Research

Ask about any publicly traded stock to get data, analysis, and context.

**Company overviews:**

* "Give me an overview of Apple"
* "What does CrowdStrike do?"
* "Tell me about Costco's business model"

**Financial analysis:**

* "What are Nvidia's profit margins?"
* "How has Amazon's revenue grown over the past 5 years?"
* "Is Tesla's balance sheet healthy?"
* "Break down Microsoft's income statement"

**Valuation:**

* "Is Apple expensive right now?"
* "What's Netflix's P/E ratio compared to Disney?"
* "How does AMD's valuation compare to its historical average?"

**Bull and bear cases:**

* "What's the bull case for Palantir?"
* "What are the biggest risks for Meta?"
* "Give me both sides of the argument on Coinbase"

**Recent developments:**

* "What happened in Google's last earnings report?"
* "Has there been any recent news about Boeing?"
* "What did the CEO say on the last earnings call?"

## Comparing Stocks

Ask the AI to compare companies side-by-side on any metric.

* "Compare Apple, Microsoft, and Google on revenue growth"
* "Which has better margins: Costco or Walmart?"
* "Compare Tesla and Ford on profitability and growth"
* "Rank the big banks by dividend yield"
* "How do AMD and Intel compare on R\&D spending?"

## Portfolio Questions

If you've connected your brokerage or entered holdings, ask about your portfolio.

**Performance:**

* "How is my portfolio doing?"
* "What's my best performer this year?"
* "Which of my stocks has dropped the most?"

**Analysis:**

* "Am I too concentrated in any sector?"
* "What's my portfolio's exposure to tech?"
* "Do I have any overlapping holdings?"

**Risk:**

* "What are the biggest risks in my portfolio?"
* "How would my portfolio do if interest rates rise?"
* "Which of my holdings are most volatile?"

> 💡 **Tip:** Portfolio questions work best when you've connected your brokerage for real-time data. [Connect your account →](/portfolio/connect-brokerage)

## Market & Sector Research

Get context on broader market movements and trends.

**Market analysis:**

* "Why is the market up today?"
* "What's driving the sell-off in tech stocks?"
* "How are markets reacting to the Fed decision?"

**Sector deep dives:**

* "Give me an overview of the semiconductor industry"
* "What's happening in the EV market?"
* "Which healthcare stocks are benefiting from aging demographics?"
* "Explain the current state of the banking sector"

**Economic factors:**

* "How do interest rates affect stock prices?"
* "What happens to REITs when rates go up?"
* "How might inflation impact consumer discretionary stocks?"

## Learning & Education

Use the AI as a tutor to understand investing concepts.

**Basic concepts:**

* "Explain market cap"
* "What's the difference between stocks and bonds?"
* "How does a stock split work?"
* "What is dollar-cost averaging?"

**Financial metrics:**

* "Explain P/E ratio and why it matters"
* "What's the difference between revenue and profit?"
* "How do I read a balance sheet?"
* "What does free cash flow tell me about a company?"

**Strategies:**

* "What is value investing?"
* "Explain dividend growth investing"
* "What's the difference between growth and value stocks?"
* "How does index investing work?"

**Deeper topics:**

* "Explain options basics"
* "What are the risks of margin trading?"
* "How do ETFs differ from mutual funds?"
* "What should I look for in a company's 10-K filing?"

## Smart Money Tracking

Ask about what politicians and institutions are doing.

* "What stocks are politicians buying?"
* "Has Nancy Pelosi made any recent trades?"
* "Which hedge funds own Apple?"
* "What did Warren Buffett buy last quarter?"
* "Show me the latest 13F filings for Tesla"

## Screener-Style Questions

Instead of using filters, describe what you're looking for.

* "Find me undervalued tech stocks"
* "What are some high-dividend stocks with low payout ratios?"
* "Show me small-cap stocks with strong revenue growth"
* "Which stocks have beaten earnings estimates the last 4 quarters?"
* "Find me companies with low debt and high free cash flow"

> 💡 **Tip:** For more sophisticated screening, try the [Vibe Screener](/research/screener) where you can save and refine your searches.

## What the AI Won't Do

The AI is designed to provide research and education, not personalized advice. There are some things it won't help with:

**It won't give buy/sell recommendations:**

* ❌ "Should I buy Tesla?"
* ❌ "Is now a good time to sell Apple?"
* ❌ "What stocks should I buy?"

**It won't provide personalized advice:**

* ❌ "Is this stock right for my retirement portfolio?"
* ❌ "How should I allocate my 401k?"
* ❌ "Should I invest my savings in crypto?"

**It won't predict the future:**

* ❌ "Where will NVDA stock be in a year?"
* ❌ "Is the market going to crash?"
* ❌ "What will Amazon's earnings be next quarter?"

**Instead, try reframing:**

* ✓ "What factors might affect Tesla's stock price?"
* ✓ "What do analysts think about Apple's outlook?"
* ✓ "What are the bull and bear arguments for this stock?"

[Learn more about AI limitations →](/ai-assistant/limitations)

## Tips for Better Questions

1. **Be specific** - "What are Nvidia's gross margins for the last 3 years?" gets better results than "Tell me about Nvidia's finances."

2. **Use ticker symbols** - "AAPL" is more precise than "Apple" (which could mean the company or the fruit).

3. **Ask follow-ups** - The AI remembers your conversation. After asking about a stock, you can ask "How does that compare to last year?" without repeating the ticker.

4. **Request comparisons** - "Compare X and Y on Z" is a powerful pattern for analysis.

5. **Ask for explanations** - If you don't understand something in a response, ask the AI to explain further.

[Get more tips for better answers →](/ai-assistant/prompt-tips)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I ask about any stock?

The AI covers most publicly traded U.S. stocks, ETFs, and many international securities. If it doesn't have data on a specific security, it will let you know.

### Does the AI remember previous questions?

Yes, within the same conversation. You can ask follow-up questions like "What about their dividend?" and the AI will know which stock you're discussing. Starting a new conversation clears this context.

### How current is the information?

The AI pulls from regularly updated data sources including recent earnings reports, SEC filings, and market data. For the most time-sensitive questions (like today's price movements), it uses real-time data for Pro users and 15-minute delayed data for free users.

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## Related Articles

* [How the AI Research Assistant Works](/ai-assistant/how-it-works)
* [Getting Better Answers: Prompt Tips](/ai-assistant/prompt-tips)
* [Understanding AI Limitations](/ai-assistant/limitations)
* [Using AI for Stock Analysis](/ai-assistant/stock-analysis)