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# Types of Price Alerts

> Explore the different types of price alerts available in Rallies.ai. Learn when to use price above, price below, and how to combine alerts for comprehensive monitoring.

# Types of Price Alerts

Price alerts are your personal market watchers. Understanding the different alert types helps you set up notifications that actually match your trading and investing goals.

## Overview of Alert Types

Rallies offers two core alert types:

| Alert Type      | Triggers When                       | Best For                               |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Price Above** | Stock rises to or above your target | Breakouts, sell targets, momentum      |
| **Price Below** | Stock falls to or below your target | Buy opportunities, stop-loss reminders |

Each serves different purposes in your investment workflow.

## Price Above Alerts

### How It Works

A "Price Above" alert triggers when a stock's price rises to meet or exceed your target price.

**Example:** You set a Price Above alert for AAPL at $200. When Apple's stock reaches $200 or higher during market hours, you receive a notification.

### When to Use Price Above Alerts

**Breakout Monitoring**

You've identified a stock trading in a range, and you want to know when it breaks out.

> NVDA has been stuck between $400-$450 for weeks. Set an alert above \$455 to catch the breakout.

**Sell Target Reminders**

You own a stock and have a profit target in mind.

> You bought MSFT at $350 and want to sell at $400. Set an alert at \$400 so you don't miss your exit.

**Momentum Confirmation**

You want to buy when a stock shows strength by reaching new highs.

> AMD making new highs would confirm the uptrend. Set an alert above the 52-week high.

**Earnings Reaction Watch**

You want to know if a stock gaps up after earnings.

> GOOGL reports tonight. Set an alert 5% above current price to catch a positive reaction.

### Price Above Examples

| Stock | Current Price | Alert Price | Reason                 |
| ----- | ------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- |
| AAPL  | \$185         | \$200       | Round number breakout  |
| TSLA  | \$180         | \$195       | Resistance level break |
| NVDA  | \$450         | \$475       | All-time high watch    |
| META  | \$500         | \$520       | Sell target reached    |

### Tips for Price Above Alerts

**Consider resistance levels:** Set alerts slightly above key resistance, not exactly at round numbers where the price might stall.

**Use for confirmation:** Wait for breakouts before buying momentum stocks, rather than guessing.

**Layer your alerts:** Set multiple price points to track progressive strength.

## Price Below Alerts

### How It Works

A "Price Below" alert triggers when a stock's price falls to or below your target price.

**Example:** You set a Price Below alert for TSLA at $150. When Tesla drops to $150 or lower during market hours, you receive a notification.

### When to Use Price Below Alerts

**Buy Opportunity Alerts**

You want to own a stock but think it's currently too expensive.

> You love AAPL but not at $185. Set an alert at $170 to catch a pullback.

**Support Level Monitoring**

You want to know if a stock breaks below key support.

> MSFT has held $300 support three times. Set an alert at $295 to catch a breakdown.

**Stop-Loss Reminders**

You own a stock and want a warning if it drops to your mental stop level.

> You bought NVDA at $400 with a mental stop at $350. Set an alert at \$355 for early warning.

**Dip Buying Opportunities**

You're looking for oversold conditions to add to positions.

> Set alerts at -10%, -15%, and -20% from a stock's peak to catch different dip levels.

**Portfolio Protection**

Monitor your holdings for concerning drops.

> Set alerts 15% below your cost basis on each position as a warning system.

### Price Below Examples

| Stock | Current Price | Alert Price | Reason                  |
| ----- | ------------- | ----------- | ----------------------- |
| AAPL  | \$185         | \$170       | Buy on pullback         |
| GOOGL | \$140         | \$125       | Support level test      |
| AMZN  | \$180         | \$155       | Aggressive accumulation |
| JPM   | \$200         | \$180       | Value entry point       |

### Tips for Price Below Alerts

**Set realistic targets:** A 50% drop alert might never trigger. Be reasonable about what pullbacks you expect.

**Consider support levels:** Set alerts slightly below support to confirm a breakdown, not just a test.

**Use for averaging down:** Layer alerts at different levels if you want to build a position over time.

## Combining Alert Types

Smart alert strategies often use both types together.

### The Range Breakout Setup

When a stock is trading in a defined range, set alerts on both sides.

**Example: TSLA trading between $160-$190**

| Alert Type  | Price | Purpose             |
| ----------- | ----- | ------------------- |
| Price Above | \$195 | Breakout confirmed  |
| Price Below | \$155 | Breakdown confirmed |

This tells you which direction the stock resolves, without having to watch constantly.

### The Buy Zone Strategy

You want to buy a stock at good prices, with multiple entry points.

**Example: Building a position in AAPL**

| Alert Type  | Price | Action                |
| ----------- | ----- | --------------------- |
| Price Below | \$175 | Start small position  |
| Price Below | \$165 | Add to position       |
| Price Below | \$155 | Add more aggressively |

### The Profit Target Ladder

You own a stock and want to scale out at progressively higher prices.

**Example: Managing NVDA position**

| Alert Type  | Price | Action           |
| ----------- | ----- | ---------------- |
| Price Above | \$500 | Sell 25%         |
| Price Above | \$550 | Sell another 25% |
| Price Above | \$600 | Sell another 25% |

### The Stop-Loss and Target Pair

Set both downside protection and upside target for any position.

**Example: Bought MSFT at \$380**

| Alert Type  | Price | Purpose            |
| ----------- | ----- | ------------------ |
| Price Below | \$350 | Stop-loss warning  |
| Price Above | \$420 | Take profit target |

## Calculating Alert Prices

### Percentage-Based Targets

While Rallies uses price-based alerts, you can calculate percentage targets:

**Formula:** Target Price = Current Price x (1 + Percentage)

**Examples:**

| Current Price | Percentage | Calculation  | Alert Price |
| ------------- | ---------- | ------------ | ----------- |
| \$100         | +10%       | \$100 x 1.10 | \$110       |
| \$100         | -15%       | \$100 x 0.85 | \$85        |
| \$50          | +20%       | \$50 x 1.20  | \$60        |
| \$200         | -5%        | \$200 x 0.95 | \$190       |

### Using Technical Levels

Ask the AI for key technical levels to set meaningful alerts:

> "What are the key support and resistance levels for AAPL?"

The AI might identify:

* Support at $175 and $165
* Resistance at $195 and $210

Set your alerts based on these levels rather than arbitrary numbers.

### Round Number Psychology

Many traders watch round numbers ($50, $100, \$200), creating natural support and resistance. Consider:

* **Alerts slightly above round numbers** for breakout confirmation
* **Alerts slightly below round numbers** for breakdown confirmation

**Example:** Instead of alert at exactly $100, set at $102 for above or \$98 for below.

## Alert Behavior Details

### When Alerts Trigger

Alerts monitor during **regular market hours only**:

* 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time
* Monday through Friday
* Excluding market holidays

Pre-market and after-hours price movements do not trigger alerts.

### Price Matching

* **Price Above:** Triggers when price is **greater than or equal to** your target
* **Price Below:** Triggers when price is **less than or equal to** your target

The alert triggers on the first qualifying price during market hours.

### One-Time Alerts

After an alert triggers, it becomes inactive. It won't trigger again if the price crosses your level multiple times.

**To keep monitoring:**

* Create a new alert at the same or different level
* Set up a ladder of alerts at different prices

### Stock Splits and Alerts

If a stock splits, your alert price automatically adjusts.

**Example:** You have an alert for AAPL at $200. If Apple does a 2-for-1 split, your alert adjusts to $100 to maintain the equivalent level.

## Alert Limits

| Plan | Total Alerts          |
| ---- | --------------------- |
| Free | Up to 5 active alerts |
| Pro  | Unlimited alerts      |

Free users need to be selective. Pro users can create comprehensive alert networks.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I set percentage-based alerts?

Currently, alerts are price-based only. Calculate the target price using the percentage you want and set the alert at that level.

### Do alerts work for ETFs?

Yes, you can set alerts for any security we track, including ETFs, not just individual stocks.

### How many alerts can I set per stock?

As many as you want (within your total alert limit). Multiple alerts on the same stock is a common and useful strategy.

### What happens if price gaps past my alert level?

The alert still triggers. If you set an alert at $100 and the stock gaps from $95 to \$105, your alert triggers at the open.

### Can I set alerts without adding stocks to a watchlist?

Yes, you can set alerts for any stock whether or not it's in one of your watchlists.

### Do alerts trigger on after-hours prices?

No. Alerts only monitor during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday).

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## Related Articles

* [Setting Up Price Alerts](/watchlists/price-alerts)
* [Why Didn't I Get My Alert?](/watchlists/why-no-alert)
* [Watchlist Tips & Best Practices](/watchlists/tips)
* [Creating Your First Watchlist](/watchlists/create-watchlist)