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Pre-built stock lists for popular strategies. One tap to add. ⏱️ Time to read: 5 minutes 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Everyone (great starting point)

🎯 What are Suggested Themes?

Suggested Themes are pre-made stock lists created by Ape AI for popular trading and investing strategies. Think of them as:
  • Stock list templates
  • Proven screening strategies
  • Starting point for beginners
  • Time-savers for pros
No need to create themes from scratch. Use these!

📱 Where to Find Suggested Themes

iOS

  1. Open Discover tab
  2. Swipe to “Themes” in top carousel
  3. See “Suggested for You” section
  4. Tap “See All” to view complete list
  5. Tap any theme to add it

Web

  1. Go to Themes page (left sidebar)
  2. Tab to “Suggested” at top
  3. Browse all suggested themes
  4. Click ”+ Add Theme” to add to your collection

1. Tech Titans 💻

What it is: Large-cap technology leaders Stocks included (examples):
  • AAPL (Apple)
  • MSFT (Microsoft)
  • GOOGL (Alphabet)
  • AMZN (Amazon)
  • META (Meta)
  • NVDA (NVIDIA)
  • TSLA (Tesla)
Best for: Long-term investors, tech bulls, Sage companion Why it works: These companies dominate their industries. Safe(r) bets for long-term growth. Avg Market Cap: $500B+

2. Dividend Aristocrats 👑

What it is: Companies with 25+ consecutive years of dividend increases Criteria:
  • 25+ years of dividend growth
  • S&P 500 members
  • Proven track record
Stocks included (examples):
  • JNJ (Johnson & Johnson)
  • PG (Procter & Gamble)
  • KO (Coca-Cola)
  • PEP (PepsiCo)
  • MMM (3M)
  • CAT (Caterpillar)
Best for: Income investors, retirees, Sage companion Why it works: Consistent dividends + price appreciation. Low volatility. Avg Yield: 2-4%

3. EV Revolution 🚗⚡

What it is: Electric vehicle and EV-related companies Stocks included (examples):
  • TSLA (Tesla)
  • RIVN (Rivian)
  • LCID (Lucid)
  • F (Ford - EV division)
  • GM (General Motors - EV)
  • NIO (Nio)
  • XPEV (XPeng)
Best for: Growth investors, thematic traders, Maverick companion Why it works: EV adoption growing. Long-term mega-trend. Risk Level: 🔥🔥 High (volatile sector)

4. AI & Machine Learning 🤖

What it is: Companies leading the AI revolution Stocks included (examples):
  • NVDA (NVIDIA - chips)
  • AMD (AMD - chips)
  • MSFT (Microsoft - Azure AI)
  • GOOGL (Google - AI research)
  • META (Meta - AI investments)
  • C3.AI (C3.ai - AI software)
  • PLTR (Palantir - data AI)
Best for: Growth investors, tech traders, all companions Why it works: AI is the future. These companies are building it. Growth Potential: 🚀🚀🚀 Massive

5. Clean Energy ☀️🌬️

What it is: Solar, wind, renewable energy companies Stocks included (examples):
  • ENPH (Enphase Energy)
  • SEDG (SolarEdge)
  • NEE (NextEra Energy)
  • RUN (Sunrun)
  • ICLN (ETF - Clean Energy)
  • FSLR (First Solar)
Best for: ESG investors, thematic traders, Sage companion Why it works: Green energy transition is inevitable. Risk Level: 🔥🔥 Medium-High (depends on policy)

6. Meme Stocks 🦍

What it is: r/WallStreetBets favorites and Reddit darlings Stocks included (examples):
  • GME (GameStop)
  • AMC (AMC Entertainment)
  • BBBY (Bed Bath & Beyond - if still trading)
  • BB (BlackBerry)
  • NOK (Nokia)
  • PLTR (Palantir)
Best for: Aggressive traders (advanced), Maverick; Blitz (advanced only) Why it “works”: Massive volatility = opportunity (and risk) Risk Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 EXTREME (can go to zero) ⚠️ Warning: Only trade with money you can afford to lose!

7. Value Plays 💰

What it is: Undervalued quality companies Criteria:
  • Low P/E ratio (< 15)
  • Positive earnings
  • Strong fundamentals
  • Trading below fair value
Stocks included (examples):
  • BAC (Bank of America)
  • WFC (Wells Fargo)
  • CVX (Chevron)
  • XOM (ExxonMobil)
  • VZ (Verizon)
Best for: Value investors, Sage companion, contrarians Why it works: Buy quality at a discount. Wait for market to realize value. Strategy: Buy and hold with patience

8. Biotech Movers 🧬

What it is: High-growth biotech and pharmaceutical companies Stocks included (examples):
  • MRNA (Moderna)
  • BNTX (BioNTech)
  • CRSP (CRISPR Therapeutics)
  • EDIT (Editas Medicine)
  • VRTX (Vertex Pharmaceuticals)
  • REGN (Regeneron)
Best for: Growth traders, high‑risk tolerance, Maverick; Blitz (advanced only) Why it works (sometimes): FDA approvals = moon shots 🚀 Risk Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Very High (binary events)

9. Dow 30 📊

What it is: The 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average Examples:
  • AAPL, MSFT, JNJ, JPM, V, UNH, HD, DIS, BA, etc.
Best for: Beginners, conservative investors, Sage companion Why it works: Blue-chip stocks. Lowest risk in stock market. Volatility: Low (for stocks)

10. S&P 500 Leaders 🏆

What it is: Top 50 stocks by market cap in S&P 500 Why it matters: These companies drive the market. When they move, SPY moves. Best for: Index investors, market followers, all companions

11. Small Cap Growth 🌱

What it is: Small companies (<$2B market cap) with high growth Criteria:
  • Market cap under $2B
  • Revenue growth > 30%
  • Positive momentum
Best for: Aggressive traders, growth hunters, Maverick companion Why it works: Small caps can 10x faster than large caps Risk Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Very High

12. Crypto Stocks 🪙

What it is: Companies exposed to cryptocurrency Stocks included:
  • COIN (Coinbase)
  • MARA (Marathon Digital)
  • RIOT (Riot Platforms)
  • MSTR (MicroStrategy - holds Bitcoin)
  • HOOD (Robinhood - crypto trading)
Best for: Crypto bulls, volatility traders; Blitz (advanced only) Why it works: When Bitcoin rallies, these rally harder Correlation: 📈 Moves with Bitcoin price Risk Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Extreme volatility

13. Warren Buffett Portfolio 👴💰

What it is: Stocks that Berkshire Hathaway (Buffett) owns Top holdings:
  • AAPL (Apple - 40%+ of portfolio)
  • BAC (Bank of America)
  • AXP (American Express)
  • KO (Coca-Cola)
  • CVX (Chevron)
Best for: Value investors, Buffett followers, Sage companion Why it works: Follow the best investor of all time Updated: Quarterly (when Berkshire files 13F)

14. High Dividend Yield 💵

What it is: Stocks yielding 4%+ dividends Criteria:
  • Dividend yield > 4%
  • Consistent dividend history
  • Financially stable
Best for: Income investors, retirees, conservative traders Why it works: Passive income while holding stocks Examples: REITs, utilities, some energy stocks

15. Insider Buying 🔍

What it is: Stocks where insiders (executives) are buying heavily Why it matters: Insiders know the company best. If they’re buying, they’re bullish. Best for: Value investors, contrarian traders, all companions Updated: Weekly (based on SEC filings)

🎭 Suggested Themes by Companion

Money Monty (Generalist) Sees: 💰

Themes suggested for you:
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • EV Revolution
  • Value Plays
  • S&P 500 Leaders
  • Tech Titans
  • Earnings This Week
Goal: Balanced risk/reward, catalysts + quality

Blitz (Day Trader) Sees: 🚀

Themes suggested for you:
  • Meme Stocks
  • Crypto Stocks
  • Biotech Movers
  • High Volume Movers
  • Most Volatile Today
  • Pre-Market Gappers
Goal: High volatility, quick moves

Maverick (Momentum Trader) Sees: 📈

Themes suggested for you:
  • EV Revolution
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Small Cap Growth
  • Breakout Stocks
  • Earnings This Week
  • Momentum Leaders
Goal: Multi-day catalysts, trends

Sage (Long-Term) Sees: 🏦

Themes suggested for you:
  • Dividend Aristocrats
  • Tech Titans
  • Warren Buffett Portfolio
  • Value Plays
  • Dow 30
  • Quality Compounders
Goal: Quality, fundamentals, long-term growth

💡 How to Use Suggested Themes

1. Add Themes to Your Collection

📱 iOS:
  1. Browse suggested themes
  2. Tap theme card
  3. Tap ”+ Add to My Themes”
  4. Theme now appears in your Discover feed
🌐 Web:
  1. Themes page → Suggested tab
  2. Click theme
  3. Click “Add Theme” button
  4. Theme added to your collection

2. Customize After Adding

Don’t love the exact criteria? Modify it!
  1. Add suggested theme
  2. Go to theme settings
  3. Click “Edit Criteria”
  4. Adjust filters
  5. Save as your custom version
Example:
  • Start with “Tech Titans”
  • Modify to “Tech Titans under $200”
  • Now it’s YOUR version

3. Combine Multiple Themes

Cross-reference themes for better ideas: Example:
  1. Add “AI & Machine Learning” theme
  2. Add “Value Plays” theme
  3. Ask AI: “Which stocks appear in BOTH themes?”
  4. Result: Undervalued AI stocks 🎯
Sweet spot = overlap between themes

4. Use Themes as Watchlists

Add relevant themes before big events: Example - Earnings Season:
  • Add “Earnings This Week” theme (if suggested)
  • Or create custom “Tech Earnings This Quarter”
  • Monitor daily for opportunities

5. Track Theme Performance

See which themes work best:
  1. Add 5-10 suggested themes
  2. Track for 1 month
  3. See which performs best
  4. Focus on winners
  5. Remove losers
Data-driven theme selection

🔄 New Themes Added Regularly

Ape AI adds new suggested themes based on:
  • Market trends
  • User requests
  • Seasonal events (tax season, holidays)
  • Major catalysts (elections, Fed meetings)
  • Social media trends
Check suggested themes monthly for new ideas!

🌟 Hidden Gem Themes

16. Turnaround Stories 🔄

What it is: Beaten-down companies with new management/strategy showing signs of recovery Why it works: Big upside if turnaround succeeds Risk: Many fail

17. Spin-offs & IPOs 🆕

What it is: Recently public companies or spin-offs Why it works: Often undervalued initially, room to run Best time: 3-6 months after IPO (dust settles)

18. ETF Holdings Overlap 🎯

What it is: Stocks held by multiple popular ETFs Why it matters: Institutional buying from ETF inflows Examples: Stocks in QQQ + VOO + SPY

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I modify suggested themes? A: Yes! Add them, then edit criteria to customize. Q: How often do suggested themes update? A: Stock lists update daily. New themes added monthly. Q: Can I request a new suggested theme? A: Yes! Contact support with your idea. Q: Are suggested themes free? A: Yes! All users can access suggested themes. Q: Which suggested theme is best? A: Depends on your strategy and companion. Try a few! Q: Can I delete suggested themes after adding? A: Yes! Remove from “My Themes” anytime.

What’s Next?

Learn More About Themes: Use Themes in Trading:
Suggested Themes = Pre-Built Stock Lists for Every Strategy. Add and start tracking! 🏆🚀