> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.askape.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Trending Stocks See what's hot right now. Catch momentum before everyone else. **⏱️ Time to read:** 4 minutes **📱🌐 Platform:** Both iOS & Web **👤 Best for:** Active traders (Blitz & Maverick companions) *** ## 🔥 What is Trending Stocks? **Trending Stocks** shows you what stocks are getting attention RIGHT NOW. **What makes a stock "trending":** * High search volume (people looking it up) * Social media buzz (Twitter, Reddit, StockTwits) * Unusual trading volume * Big price moves * Breaking news **Updated:** Real-time throughout the trading day *** ## 📊 What's Included in Trending? ### 1. Most Searched 🔍 **Top stocks people are researching on Ape AI** **What it tells you:** * What retail traders are interested in * Potential FOMO plays forming * Stocks about to move **Example:** > **Most Searched** > > 1. TSLA (🔼 +120% search volume) > 2. NVDA (🔼 +95% search volume) > 3. AMD (🔼 +200% search volume) > 4. SPY (→ steady) > 5. AAPL (🔽 -20% search volume) **AMD spiking 200%?** Something's happening. Check it out! *** ### 2. Top Gainers 🚀 **Stocks with biggest % gains today** **Shows:** * Ticker * Current price * % change * Volume vs average * Why it's moving (if news catalyst) **Example:** > **Top Gainers** > > 1. SMCI +22.3% (\$420.15) - Earnings beat, volume 15M vs avg 3M > 2. MARA +18.7% ($25.80) - Bitcoin rally to $38K > 3. COIN +12.5% (\$145.30) - Crypto sector strength > 4. RIOT +11.2% (\$18.45) - Following MARA > 5. PLTR +9.8% (\$22.15) - New AI contract announcement **See the pattern?** Crypto stocks moving together. **Sector play.** *** ### 3. Top Losers 📉 **Stocks getting crushed today** **Shows:** * Same format as gainers * Reason for drop (if known) **Example:** > **Top Losers** > > 1. XOM -8.5% (\$102.30) - Oil price crash, OPEC+ dispute > 2. CVX -7.2% (\$155.80) - Energy sector selloff > 3. SLB -6.9% (\$58.45) - Following energy weakness > 4. BA -5.5% (\$210.20) - Production delays, deliveries miss > 5. WBD -4.8% (\$12.35) - Earnings miss, weak guidance **Energy sector getting wrecked.** Probably not the day to go long oil. *** ### 4. Highest Volume 📊 **Stocks with most shares traded** **Why it matters:** * Volume = interest * High volume = easier to trade (liquidity) * Volume spikes = something's happening **Example:** > **Highest Volume** > > 1. AMD - 185M (avg 45M) - **4x normal volume** 🚨 > 2. TSLA - 125M (avg 80M) > 3. NVDA - 98M (avg 50M) - **2x volume** > 4. AAPL - 75M (avg 60M) > 5. SPY - 70M (avg 85M) **AMD at 4x volume?** Something big is happening. Investigate! *** ### 5. Social Trending 🌊 **What's buzzing on r/WallStreetBets, Twitter, StockTwits** **Shows:** * Mentions spike * Sentiment (bullish/bearish) * Why people are talking about it **Example:** > **Social Trending** > > 1. GME - 15K mentions (WSB) - "Another squeeze brewing?" - Bullish 85% > 2. PLTR - 8K mentions (Twitter) - "AI hype train" - Bullish 75% > 3. SPY - 6K mentions - "Market thoughts" - Mixed 50/50 > 4. TSLA - 5.5K mentions - "Cybertruck delivery event" - Bullish 70% **GME spiking in WSB mentions?** You know what that means. Proceed with caution. 😅 *** ### 6. Pre-Market Movers (Morning) 🌅 **Before 9:30 AM: See what's gapping** **Shows:** * Pre-market price change * Overnight news * Catalyst **Example (8:00 AM):** > **Pre-Market Movers** > > 1. NVDA +5.2% ($920) - Analyst upgrade to $1000 PT > 2. TSLA -3.1% (\$458) - Production miss reported overnight > 3. AAPL +2.8% (\$187) - Strong iPhone sales in China data > 4. AMD +4.5% (\$182) - Following NVDA chip strength **Know what's moving BEFORE market opens = huge edge** *** ### 7. After-Hours Movers (Evening) 🌙 **After 4:00 PM: See post-market action** **Shows:** * After-hours price change * Earnings results (if cause) * After-hours volume **Example (5:00 PM):** > **After-Hours Movers** > > 1. COIN +12.8% (\$155) - Earnings beat, raised guidance > 2. DIS -6.5% (\$88) - Earnings miss, subscriber decline > 3. UPST +8.2% (\$45) - Better than expected Q3 > 4. HOOD +3.5% (\$14) - Trading volume up 15% **Earnings after close = volatility. Know before tomorrow's open.** *** ## 📱 Where to Find Trending ### iOS 1. Open **Discover tab** 2. Scroll to **"Trending Now"** section 3. See cards for each trending category 4. Swipe left/right to see more in each category 5. Tap any stock to view ticker page iOS Trending *** ### Web 1. Go to **Home** page 2. Right sidebar shows **"Trending Stocks"** 3. Or scroll down in main feed 4. Click any ticker to open ticker page *** ## 🎯 How to Use Trending Stocks ### Morning Routine (5 minutes) **6:30-9:00 AM: Pre-market scan** 1. **Check Pre-Market Movers** * See what's gapping * Read catalysts * Add to watchlist if interesting 2. **Check Social Trending** * What's WSB pumping? * Any unusual buzz? * FOMO plays forming? 3. **Check Highest Volume (from yesterday)** * What moved yesterday? * Momentum continuing? 4. **Build Watch List** * Add 5-10 tickers from Trending * Research top 3 * Plan potential trades *** ### Intraday Check (2 minutes) **During market hours:** 1. **Check Top Gainers** * Any breakouts happening NOW? * Catch momentum early 2. **Check Volume Spikes** * Volume = where the action is * Investigate unusual spikes 3. **Monitor Social** * Is WSB piling into something? * Sentiment shifting? **Don't spend all day watching. Quick checks at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM.** *** ### Evening Review (3 minutes) **After 4:00 PM:** 1. **Check After-Hours Movers** * Who reported earnings? * Surprises up or down? * Tomorrow's gaps setting up? 2. **Review Social Trends** * What's trending for tomorrow? * Hype building for tomorrow? 3. **Plan Tomorrow** * Add interesting tickers to watchlist * Set alerts * Prep for tomorrow's open *** ## 💡 Trading Strategies Using Trending ### 1. Momentum Fade Strategy (Blitz) **When:** Stock is #1 on Top Gainers, up 20%+ with no news **Strategy:** * Stock probably overextended * Wait for first pullback * Short or buy puts * Quick scalp back down 5-10% **Risk:** Momentum can continue longer than you think *** ### 2. Early Momentum Catch (Maverick) **When:** Stock appears on Most Searched + Highest Volume + Small price move (only +2-3%) **Strategy:** * Momentum building but hasn't exploded yet * Buy early before FOMO kicks in * Hold for multi-day move * Exit when it hits Top Gainers (late) **Risk:** Might not explode. Use stop loss. *** ### 3. WSB Fade (Advanced) **When:** Stock trending on Social with 90%+ bullish sentiment **Strategy:** * WSB is usually late * Wait 1-2 days * Short when hype peaks * Cover when sentiment turns **Risk:** Risky. WSB can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent. **Not for beginners!** *** ### 4. Sector Rotation Play (Sage) **When:** Multiple stocks from same sector in Top Gainers **Strategy:** * Identify sector rotation (Tech hot, Energy cold) * Buy quality names in hot sector * Hold for weeks/months * Ride the trend **Risk:** Sector rotations can reverse quickly *** ### 5. Gap & Go (Blitz) **When:** Stock in Pre-Market Movers with strong catalyst (earnings beat, FDA approval) **Strategy:** * Stock gaps up at open on news * Buy the breakout at 9:30-9:45 AM * Ride the momentum * Exit by 11 AM (before lunch chop) **Risk:** Gap can fill. Use stop below gap level. *** ## ⚠️ Trending Stock Warnings ### 1. FOMO is Dangerous **Just because everyone's talking about it doesn't mean you should buy it.** * Most retail traders are late * You see it trending = you're probably late too * Wait for YOUR setup, not someone else's *** ### 2. Pump & Dumps **Small cap stocks with huge social buzz = red flag** * Check market cap * Low volume stocks can be manipulated * If it's under \$500M market cap and trending on WSB, be careful **Trade with caution or avoid entirely.** *** ### 3. Volume ≠ Good Trade **High volume means interest, not necessarily opportunity** * Volume can be people exiting (selling) * High volume on down days = distribution * Context matters **Always check WHY volume is high.** *** ### 4. Lagging Indicator **By the time it's trending, move might be over** * Trending shows what WAS happening * Not what WILL happen * Use it for ideas, not signals **Still need to do your own analysis.** *** ## 🎭 Trending by Companion ### Blitz Sees (Day Trader): * Intraday top gainers/losers * Real-time volume spikes * Breakout candidates * Scalp opportunities * Short squeeze alerts ### Maverick Sees (Swing Trader): * Multi-day momentum builds * Sector rotation setups * Earnings plays trending * Swing setup trending * Volume confirming trends ### Sage Sees (Long-Term): * Trending due to fundamentals * Earnings quality * Long-term catalysts trending * Value opportunities getting attention * Dividend aristocrats trending **Your feed adapts!** *** ## 📊 Real Example: Following Trending to a Trade **Scenario: Wednesday 8:00 AM** **1. Check Pre-Market Movers:** > AMD +5.2% pre-market on Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy, \$200 price target **2. Check Most Searched:** > AMD search volume up 215% (people researching) **3. Check Social Trending:** > AMD 3.2K mentions on Twitter, 85% bullish sentiment **4. Analysis:** * Catalyst: Legit (analyst upgrade) * Search spiking: Retail interest building * Social: FOMO forming * Pre-market holding gains: Strong **5. Decision (Maverick perspective):** * Buy at open if holds \$178 support * Target: \$190 (7-10 days) * Stop: \$175 **6. Execution:** * Market opens at 9:30 AM * AMD opens at \$179.50, I buy * Set stop at \$175 * Hold for swing **7. Result (5 days later):** * AMD hits \$188.20 * Up 4.8% on the swing * Exit at \$188, lock profits **Trending → Analysis → Trade → Profit** **That's the power of Trending Stocks + smart execution.** *** ## ❓ FAQ **Q: How often does Trending update?** A: Real-time during market hours. Refreshes every few minutes. **Q: Can I get alerts for specific stocks trending?** A: Not yet, but custom alerts coming soon! **Q: Why isn't my stock showing up in Trending?** A: Needs significant volume, search, or social activity to trend. **Q: Does Trending work pre-market and after-hours?** A: Yes! Pre-Market Movers (morning) and After-Hours Movers (evening). **Q: Can I filter Trending by sector?** A: Coming soon! Sector filters in development. **Q: Is following Trending stocks a good strategy?** A: It's a tool, not a strategy. Use it to find ideas, then do your own analysis. *** ## What's Next? **Explore More Feed Features:** * [Feed Overview →](../../features/feed/) - All Feed components * [Personalized News →](/features/feed/news) - Breaking news * [Daily Summary →](/features/feed/daily-summary) - Market recap * [Banana Bites →](/features/feed/banana-bites) - Learn while you scroll **Use Trending in Workflows:** * [Premarket Routine →](/use-cases/advanced/premarket-routine) - Use Pre-Market Movers *** **Trending Stocks = Your radar for what's hot. Catch momentum early! 🔥🚀**