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 price
- We monitor — Our system watches the stock in real-time
- Price is reached — The stock hits your target
- You’re notified — Get an email, push notification, or both
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)
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)
Managing Your Alerts
View All Alerts
On Web: Click “Alerts” in the left sidebar On Mobile: Tap “Alerts” in the navigation menu You’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 |
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 settings
- The alert is marked as triggered in your alerts list
- The alert becomes inactive — It won’t trigger again
- 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 (50, etc.), so prices often pause or react at these levels. Consider setting alerts slightly above/below round numbers.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)
- 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] to contacts
- Full notification troubleshooting →
I hit my alert limit
Free users are limited to 5 alerts. Options:- Delete alerts you no longer need
- Upgrade to Pro for unlimited alerts