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Scenario: You saw a stock trending on Twitter/TikTok/WSB and want to research it before investing. Time: 5-10 minutes Platform: ✅ Both iOS & Web Best for: 🌱 First-time investors

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The Situation

You’re scrolling through Twitter and see $TSLA trending. Everyone’s talking about it. You’re curious but don’t know where to start. Let’s use Ape AI to research it properly.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1: Search for the Stock

📱 iOS:
  1. Open Ape AI
  2. Tap the Search icon (top right)
  3. Type “TSLA”
  4. Tap the result
🌐 Web:
  1. Go to app.Ape AI.com
  2. Click the Search bar (top) or press /
  3. Type “TSLA”
  4. Click the result or press Enter
Search for TSLA - iOS and Web

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Step 2: Check the AI Snapshot Grades

You’ll land on the ticker page. First thing: check the 4 grades. The 4 Grades:
  1. Fundamental (A-F) - Company health, earnings, growth
  2. Technical (A-F) - Chart patterns, momentum
  3. Sentiment (A-F) - What analysts and social media say
  4. Risk (A-F) - Downside risks, volatility
Quick interpretation:
  • A’s and B’s ✅ - Generally positive
  • C’s ⚠️ - Neutral, be careful
  • D’s and F’s ❌ - Warning signs
Example: TSLA might show:
  • Fundamental: B- (good growth but pricey)
  • Technical: A+ (strong momentum)
  • Sentiment: A- (bullish overall)
  • Risk: C- (high volatility)

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Step 3: Read “How It Makes Money”

Scroll down to the Company Story section. Tap/click the first card: “How It Makes Money” This explains:
  • Tesla’s business model (EVs, energy, AI)
  • Main revenue streams
  • What products they sell
Read this to understand: What does this company actually do?

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Step 4: Check “Pricey or Cheap”

This is the key valuation question! Scroll to the “Pricey or Cheap” card and tap/click to expand. What you’ll learn:
  • Is the stock overvalued or undervalued?
  • How does it compare to competitors?
  • What’s a fair value estimate?
But we can go deeper with AI…

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Step 5: Ask the AI “Is It Overvalued?”

Let’s get AI analysis on the valuation. 📱 iOS:
  1. Scroll down on the ticker page
  2. Tap “Pricey or Cheap” quick prompt (if available) OR
  3. Go to Chat tab (bottom)
  4. Use Quick Action: “Pricey or Cheap”
  5. Select TSLA when prompted
🌐 Web:
  1. Click Chat in sidebar
  2. Click Prompts icon (or press Ctrl+P)
  3. Select “Pricey or Cheap”
  4. Type “TSLA” when asked
The AI will tell you:
  • Current valuation metrics
  • Compared to historical average
  • Compared to peers (other EV companies)
  • Whether it’s expensive or cheap right now
  • Key risks to the valuation
This is the answer to: “Should I buy it at this price?”

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Step 6: Read Bulls vs Bears

Go back to the ticker page (if you’re in Chat) and scroll to Bulls vs Bears section. You’ll see:
  • Analyst breakdown: % Buy, Hold, Sell
  • Visual bar: Green (bullish) vs Red (bearish)
  • Bulls Say: Why people are optimistic
  • Bears Say: Why people are cautious
Read both sides! This prevents confirmation bias.

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Step 7: Check the Risks (“Bagholder Risks”)

Scroll to Company Story and tap “Bagholder Risks” This tells you:
  • What could go wrong long-term
  • Risks for holding the stock
  • Warning signs to watch
Example TSLA risks:
  • Competition from legacy automakers
  • Dependence on Elon Musk
  • Regulatory changes
  • Valuation risk (if earnings disappoint)
Don’t skip this! Every stock has risks.

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Step 8: Compare Performance vs S&P 500

Scroll down to Performance Comparison You’ll see:
  • TSLA’s return vs S&P 500 over time
  • Outperformance or underperformance %
  • Chart showing both performances
Why this matters:
  • If it’s underperforming the market, why buy it?
  • If it’s outperforming, is it sustainable?

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Decision Framework

After your research, you should know: ✅ What the company does (How It Makes Money) ✅ If it’s overvalued or not (Pricey or Cheap + AI analysis) ✅ What bulls and bears think (Sentiment) ✅ What could go wrong (Bagholder Risks) ✅ How it’s performed (vs S&P 500) Now ask yourself:
  1. Do I understand the business?
  2. Do I believe in the long-term story?
  3. Am I comfortable with the valuation?
  4. Can I handle the risks?
  5. Is this better than just buying SPY (S&P 500)?
If YES to all 5 → Consider adding to watchlist or buying If NO to any → Keep researching or pass

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💡 Pro Tips

  1. Don’t buy immediately - Add to watchlist first, watch for a few days
  2. Check multiple sources - Ape AI is one tool, not the only tool
  3. Read the risks - Don’t just focus on the upside
  4. Compare to alternatives - Check Related Companies on the ticker page
  5. Start small - First investment? Use [Paper Trading](<../Pre-Investor/Getting Started/paper-trading-practice.md>) first!

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What You Learned

🎓 You now know how to:
  • Search for any stock on Ape AI
  • Read AI Snapshot Grades
  • Understand company business model
  • Assess valuation (pricey or cheap)
  • Use AI for deeper analysis
  • Read Bulls vs Bears sentiment
  • Identify key risks
  • Compare performance to market
This process works for ANY stock, not just TSLA.

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What’s Next?

Add the stock to your watchlist:
  • 📱 iOS: Tap the star icon (top right on ticker page)
  • 🌐 Web: Click the star icon
Practice with paper trading:
  • [Get Ape Paper Trading Account](<../Pre-Investor/Getting Started/paper-trading-practice.md>)
  • Place a practice trade
  • Watch how it performs
Research more stocks:
  • Try the same process with other tickers
  • Use Themes to find similar stocks
  • Ask AI: “What are stocks similar to TSLA?”
Learn more about analysis:

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Buying based on hype alone - Twitter trends aren’t research ❌ Ignoring the valuation - Overpriced stocks can fall even if the company is good ❌ Only reading Bulls Say - Always check Bears Say too ❌ Skipping risk analysis - Every stock has risks ❌ Investing money you can’t afford to lose - Only invest what you can lose

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Questions?

Still not sure about something? Want to try another workflow?
  • Finding My First Investment - Build a long-term portfolio
  • [Learning with Paper Trading](<../Pre-Investor/Getting Started/paper-trading-practice.md>) - Practice risk-free
Congrats! 🎉 You just did your first proper stock research. Keep learning, start small, and never invest what you can’t afford to lose. 🦍🚀 Let’s find that alpha!