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Setting Up Price Alerts Price alerts notify you when a stock hits a price you care about. Whether you’re waiting to buy at a lower price or watching for a breakout, alerts help you stay on top of the market without constantly checking.
How Price Alerts Work
You set a target — Choose a stock and specify a priceWe monitor — Our system watches the stock in real-timePrice is reached — The stock hits your targetYou’re notified — Get an email, push notification, or both
Alerts trigger during market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday). After-hours and pre-market movements are not tracked for alerts.
Create a Price Alert on Web Method 1: From a Watchlist
Go to Watchlists and open a watchlist
Find the stock you want to set an alert for
Click the bell icon (🔔) next to the stock
Enter your target price
Choose “Above” or “Below”
Above: Alert when price rises to or above your target
Below: Alert when price falls to or below your target
Click “Create Alert”
Method 2: From a Stock Page
Search for and open any stock page
Click the “Set Alert” or bell icon button
Enter your target price
Choose Above or Below
Click “Create Alert”
Method 3: From the Alerts Page
Go to Alerts in the left sidebar
Click ”+ New Alert”
Search for a stock
Enter price and direction
Click “Create”
Create a Price Alert on Mobile iOS
Open a stock page or watchlist
Tap the bell icon (🔔)
Enter your target price
Select Above or Below
Tap “Create Alert”
Android
Open a stock page or watchlist
Tap the bell icon or “Add Alert”
Enter price and direction
Tap “Save”
Alert Types Price Above Triggers when the stock price rises to or above your target.
Use for:
Breakout alerts (notify me if it breaks resistance)
Sell targets (remind me when it hits my goal)
Momentum signals (alert if it starts running)
Example: Set alert for AAPL above 200 → Y o u ′ r e n o t i f i e d w h e n A A P L r e a c h e s 200 → You're notified when AAPL reaches 200 → Y o u ′ re n o t i f i e d w h e n AA P L re a c h es Price Below Triggers when the stock price falls to or below your target.
Use for:
Buy opportunities (notify me when it’s cheap enough)
Stop-loss reminders (alert if it drops to danger zone)
Support breaks (notify if it falls through support)
Example: Set alert for TSLA below 150 → Y o u ′ r e n o t i f i e d w h e n T S L A d r o p s t o 150 → You're notified when TSLA drops to 150 → Y o u ′ re n o t i f i e d w h e n TS L A d ro p s t o Managing Your Alerts View All Alerts On Web: Click “Alerts” in the left sidebarOn Mobile: Tap “Alerts” in the navigation menuYou’ll see all your active alerts with:
Stock symbol
Target price
Direction (above/below)
Current price
How far away from triggering
Edit an Alert
Go to your Alerts page
Find the alert you want to change
Click/tap “Edit” or the pencil icon
Change the price or direction
Save your changes
Delete an Alert
Go to your Alerts page
Find the alert to remove
Click/tap “Delete” or the trash icon
Confirm deletion
Pause an Alert If you want to temporarily disable an alert without deleting it:
Go to Alerts
Toggle the alert off
Toggle it back on when you want it active again
Alert Limits Plan Alert Limit Free Up to 5 active alerts Pro Unlimited alerts
If you’re on Free and have 5 alerts, you’ll need to delete one before creating a new one—or upgrade to Pro for unlimited alerts.
Notification Options Choose how you want to be notified when alerts trigger:
Email Notifications Receive an email when your alert triggers. Good for non-urgent alerts.
Enable: Settings → Notifications → Price Alerts → Email ✓Push Notifications Get instant notifications on your phone. Best for time-sensitive alerts.
Enable:
Make sure the Rallies app is installed
Allow notifications in your phone settings
Settings → Notifications → Price Alerts → Push ✓
In-App Notifications See triggered alerts in your Rallies notification center.
Enable: Settings → Notifications → Price Alerts → In-App ✓
💡 Tip: For important price targets, enable both email AND push so you don’t miss it.
What Happens After an Alert Triggers When your alert is triggered:
You receive notifications based on your settingsThe alert is marked as triggered in your alerts listThe alert becomes inactive — It won’t trigger again
Alerts are one-time by default. If you want ongoing monitoring:
Create a new alert after one triggers
Or set multiple alerts at different price levels
Tips for Effective Alerts Set Realistic Targets Don’t set alerts at prices far from the current price unless you have a long timeframe. An alert for a stock to drop 50% might never trigger.
Use Round Numbers Wisely Many traders watch round numbers (100 , 100, 100 ,
Combine with Research Before setting an alert, ask the AI about key support/resistance levels:
“What are the key technical levels for AAPL?”
Set alerts at meaningful price points, not arbitrary numbers.
Layer Your Alerts (Pro) With unlimited alerts, you can set multiple levels:
Alert at $95 (first buy zone)
Alert at $90 (stronger buy)
Alert at $85 (back up the truck)
Don’t Forget About Them Review your alerts periodically. Old alerts for prices that no longer make sense should be deleted or updated.
Troubleshooting Alert didn’t trigger even though price hit my target Possible reasons:
Price hit target outside market hours (alerts only track regular hours)
The price touched your target but you had email/push disabled
Brief price spike that was too fast (rare)
Check:
Your notification settings (Settings → Notifications)
The stock’s intraday chart to see if price actually reached target during market hours
I’m not receiving alert notifications
Check Settings → Notifications → Price Alerts are enabled
For push: Verify app has notification permission in phone settings
For email: Check spam folder, add [email protected]
Full notification troubleshooting →
I hit my alert limit Free users are limited to 5 alerts. Options:
Can I set alerts for stocks not in my watchlist? Yes! You can set alerts for any stock. It doesn’t need to be in a watchlist.
Frequently Asked Questions Do alerts work on weekends? Alerts only monitor during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday). Weekend price changes (rare, but can happen with some securities) aren’t tracked.
Can I set percentage-based alerts? Currently, alerts are price-based only. For a percentage move, calculate the target price and set the alert at that level.
Do alerts account for stock splits? Yes. If a stock splits, your alert price will adjust automatically to remain at the equivalent level.
Can I set alerts for ETFs, not just stocks? Yes, alerts work for any security we track, including ETFs.
How fast do alerts trigger? Alerts typically trigger within seconds of the price being reached during market hours. Push notifications arrive almost instantly; email may take 1-2 minutes.
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