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# AI Chat Basics

Your AI trading companion. Ask anything about stocks, get instant analysis.

**⏱️ Time to read:** 5 minutes **📱🌐 Platform:** Both iOS & Web **👤 Best for:** Everyone

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## 🤖 What is AI Chat?

AI Chat is your personal trading assistant powered by artificial intelligence. Think of it like having a smart trader friend who:

* Answers any question about stocks
* Finds trade setups for you
* Analyzes companies in seconds
* Explains complex concepts simply
* Helps with strategy decisions

**No more hours of research.** Just ask and get answers.

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## 📱 Where to Find It

### iOS

1. Open Ape AI app
2. Tap **Chat tab** (bottom left)
3. You'll see the chat interface

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/OgKXj24McN6kN9hf/images/TV-4-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgKXj24McN6kN9hf&q=85&s=8c4bb9095c0f15f148facc697180e7d6" alt="iOS Chat Tab" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-4-3.png" />

### Web

1. Go to app.askape.com
2. Click **Chat** in left sidebar
3. Chat interface opens

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/QQXRleROQpb5VAx2/images/TV-13.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QQXRleROQpb5VAx2&q=85&s=889df49f765cab0e98febba9c5b0464b" alt="Web Chat" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-13.png" />

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## 💬 Chat Interface Overview

### Main Elements

**📱 iOS Layout:**

* **Top:** Your chosen companion
* **Middle:** Chat conversation history
* **Bottom:** Text input + icons (Prompts, History, Voice, Send)
* **Quick Action Cards:** Swipeable prompts at top

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/OgKXj24McN6kN9hf/images/TV-4-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OgKXj24McN6kN9hf&q=85&s=8c4bb9095c0f15f148facc697180e7d6" alt="iOS Chat Interface" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-4-3.png" />

**🌐 Web Layout:**

* **Top:** Companion indicator
* **Middle:** Chat conversation
* **Bottom:** Text input box
* **Sidebar:** Prompts button (or Ctrl+P)

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/QQXRleROQpb5VAx2/images/TV-13.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QQXRleROQpb5VAx2&q=85&s=889df49f765cab0e98febba9c5b0464b" alt="Web Chat Interface" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/TV-13.png" />

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## 🎯 What You Can Ask

### Stock Analysis

* "Is TSLA overvalued?"
* "Analyze AAPL fundamentals"
* "What's the technical setup for NVDA?"
* "Should I buy or sell \[ticker]?"

### Trade Ideas

* "What are good swing trades this week?"
* "Find strong catalyst stocks under \$50"
* "Show me undervalued stocks"
* "What's hot in tech right now?"
* "Find me day trade setups" (advanced)

### Strategy Questions

* "What's a good entry point for \[ticker]?"
* "When should I take profits?"
* "How do I know if it's a breakout or fakeout?"
* "What's the risk in holding \[ticker] through earnings?"

### Learning Questions

* "Explain what a call option is"
* "What's theta decay?"
* "How do I read RSI?"
* "What's a P/E ratio?"

### Portfolio Questions

* "Should I diversify more?"
* "Is my portfolio too risky?"
* "What should I add to balance my holdings?"
* "Analyze my portfolio" (if Maverick AI is enabled)

**Basically anything trading-related!**

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## ⌨️ How to Use Chat

### Type a Question

**📱 iOS:**

1. Tap the text box at bottom
2. Type your question
3. Tap **Send arrow** (or voice icon for voice input)

**🌐 Web:**

1. Click the text box
2. Type your question
3. Press **Enter** or click Send

### Use Quick Prompts

Instead of typing, use pre-built prompts:

**📱 iOS:**

* Swipe through **Quick Action cards** at top
* Tap a card to use that prompt
* Or tap **Prompts icon** (bottom toolbar)

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=2b8197acb762cad5aebba3f663a4f689" alt="Image" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/image-5.png" />
</Frame>

**🌐 Web:**

* Click **Prompts icon** in chat
* Or press **Ctrl+P**
* Select a prompt from the list

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=12af565411dbaa5b09b3a16ad1394969" alt="Image" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/image-4.png" />
</Frame>

[More on Quick Prompts →](/features/chat/quick-prompts)

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### Voice Input (iOS)

**📱 iOS only:**

1. Tap the **microphone icon**
2. Speak your question
3. AI transcribes and responds

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=ea4a8da102275d5469487f43c5dc0638" alt="Image" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/image-6.png" />
   </Frame>

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## 🧠 How the AI Works

### Companion-Based Responses

Your AI adapts to your [chosen companion](/features/companions):

**Example:** "Should I buy TSLA?"

**Money Monty (Generalist):**

> "TSLA looks solid from multiple angles. Technical strength with volume; fundamentals improving. Entry $465–470, target $490 in \~10 days. Risk: stretched valuation; size 2–3%."

**Maverick (Momentum Trader):**

> "TSLA breaking out with volume. Entry $465–470, target $490 in 7–10 days. Good swing setup."

**Sage (Long‑Term):**

> "TSLA Fundamental B-. Quality company, stretched valuation (P/E \~75). For long‑term: Wait for pullback to \$400–420 or DCA."

**Blitz (Day Trader, advanced):**

> "TSLA near $470. Break with volume → $478 intraday. Consider short‑dated calls; stop at \$458."

**Same question, companion‑specific answers—matching your style and timeframe.**

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### What AI Analyzes

When you ask about a stock, AI looks at:

* **Price action** - Current and historical
* **Technical indicators** - RSI, MACD, moving averages
* **Fundamentals** - Earnings, P/E, growth
* **News** - Recent headlines and catalysts
* **Sentiment** - Analyst ratings, social chatter
* **Market context** - Overall market conditions

Then gives you a personalized answer.

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## 💡 Pro Tips for Better Responses

### 1. Be Specific

❌ **Vague:** "Tell me about TSLA"

✅ **Specific:** "Is TSLA a good swing trade entry at \$465?"

### 2. Include Your Timeframe

❌ "Should I buy AAPL?"

✅ "Should I buy AAPL for a 2-week swing trade?"

### 3. Mention Your Risk Tolerance

"Find me low-risk dividend stocks" "Show me high-risk options plays"

### 4. Ask Follow-Up Questions

**First:** "Analyze NVDA" **Follow-up:** "What's the downside risk?" **Follow-up:** "When should I exit?"

### 5. Use Context from Previous Messages

AI remembers your conversation: "What about compared to AMD?" "Should I wait for a pullback?"

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## 📊 Response Types

### Text Analysis

Most common - AI writes detailed analysis.

### Trade Setups

Structured trade recommendations:

* Entry price
* Target price
* Stop loss
* Timeframe
* Reasoning

### Lists

When you ask for multiple options:

* "Top 5 tech stocks"
* "3 dividend stocks under \$100"

### Educational Explanations

When learning:

* Definitions
* Examples
* Step-by-step guides

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## 🔄 Chat History

### Access Past Conversations

**📱 iOS:**

1. Tap **History icon** (bottom toolbar)
2. See list of past chats
3. Tap to view/continue

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=eb7b6868c027ba34063f6bc639621e03" alt="Image" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/image-7.png" />
   </Frame>

**🌐 Web:**

1. Press **Ctrl+H**
2. Or click History icon
3. Select conversation to continue

   <Frame>
     <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-8.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=2818f6dc49bacd2b92bb0dc2cdca2c6d" alt="Image" width="1740" height="1220" data-path="images/image-8.png" />
   </Frame>

### Start New Chat

* Fresh conversation, no context from previous
* Useful for switching topics

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## ⚡ Keyboard Shortcuts (Web)

Make chatting faster on web:

* **`/`** - Focus search (find stock)
* **`Ctrl+P`** - Open prompts
* **`Ctrl+H`** - Chat history
* **`Enter`** - Send message
* **`Shift+Enter`** - New line (without sending)
* **`Esc`** - Close modals

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    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/apeai/seYIOcVKds95X4yz/images/image-9.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=seYIOcVKds95X4yz&q=85&s=ebd39d795131f6d9e11a3762f81ac384" alt="Image" width="1556" height="600" data-path="images/image-9.png" />
  </Frame>

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## ⚠️ What AI Can't Do

### AI is NOT:

❌ A magic crystal ball (can't predict the future)

❌ 100% accurate (markets are unpredictable)

❌ Financial advice (you make final decisions)

❌ A replacement for your own research

### AI CAN:

✅ Analyze data quickly

✅ Provide informed perspectives

✅ Find opportunities you might miss

✅ Explain complex concepts

✅ Help with strategy decisions

**Always do your own due diligence!**

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## 🎯 Common Use Cases

### Morning Routine

"What's the market outlook today?" "Show me pre-market movers" "Any important news overnight?"

### Stock Research

"Analyze \[ticker] for me" "Is \[ticker] overvalued?" "What are the risks?"

### Trade Planning

"What's a good entry for \[ticker]?" "When should I take profits?" "Where should I set my stop loss?"

### Learning

"Explain \[concept] to me" "How does \[indicator] work?" "What's the difference between \[A] and \[B]?"

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## 📚 Related Features

### Quick Prompts

Pre-built questions for common scenarios. [Learn more →](/features/chat/quick-prompts)

### Custom Prompts

Write your own prompts and save them. [Learn more →](/features/chat/custom-prompts)

### Execute Trades from Chat

AI finds setups, you execute from chat. [Learn more →](/features/chat/execute-trades)

### Portfolio AI

AI specifically for portfolio questions. [Learn more →](/features/portfolio/ask-maverick)

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## ❓ FAQ

**Q: Is the AI always available?** A: Yes! 24/7 access (though markets are only open Mon-Fri).

**Q: How fast are responses?** A: Usually 3-10 seconds depending on complexity.

**Q: Can I ask unlimited questions?** A: Depends on your plan. Super Ape = unlimited.

**Q: Does it remember past conversations?** A: Within the same chat, yes. Access history anytime.

**Q: Can I chat in other languages?** A: Currently English only.

**Q: Is my chat private?** A: Yes, conversations are private to your account.

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## What's Next?

**Explore Chat Features:**

* [Quick Prompts →](/features/chat/quick-prompts) - Pre-built questions
* [Custom Prompts →](/features/chat/custom-prompts) - Create your own
* [Execute Trades →](/features/chat/execute-trades) - Trade from chat

**Try Workflows:**

* [My First Stock Research →](/use-cases/beginner/first-research)
* [Premarket Routine →](/use-cases/advanced/premarket-routine)

**Learn About Companions:**

* [What Are Companions? →](/features/companions/meet-the-companions)
* [Meet the Companions →](/features/companions)

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**Your AI companion is ready. Just ask! 🤖🚀**