Too many alerts in Trade Ideas (fix it fast)¶
If you’re getting spammed, it’s usually one of three problems: 1. Your universe is too broad (no lane) 2. Your time window is too wide 3. Your alert condition fires repeatedly by design
This page is a practical “reduce noise” checklist.
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Step 1 — Tighten liquidity first (fastest win)¶
If you only do one thing, do this: - increase Dollar Volume (and/or Average Daily Volume)
Most “junk alerts” are illiquid symbols.
Step 2 — Narrow Time of Day¶
If you trade a session, filter to that session.
Common patterns: - premarket only - first 30–120 minutes after open - no midday
Step 3 — Define your lane (price + float if needed)¶
If your alert can fire on any price and any float, it will.
Add: - price range - optional float range (if behavior is inconsistent)
Step 4 — Check the alert condition for repeats¶
Some alert conditions can fire multiple times per symbol.
If repeats are a problem: - use “once per day per symbol” style logic (where available) - or tighten the condition so it fires less often
Step 5 — Reduce the number of filters you changed at once¶
If the window is a Frankenstein stack of filters, you won’t know what caused the noise.
Workflow: 1. Save v1 2. Remove half the filters 3. Observe behavior 4. Add back only the filters that clearly remove junk
Common causes (quick diagnosis)¶
- Too broad lane: no price range, no liquidity threshold
- No session filter: window runs all day
- Alert condition is “chatty”: fires repeatedly
- You’re scanning the entire market: narrow your universe
FAQ¶
What’s the fastest way to reduce alerts in Trade Ideas?¶
Tighten liquidity and Time of Day first. Then tighten lane constraints (price/float).
Why do I get repeated alerts on the same ticker?¶
Some alerts trigger multiple times by design. Add guardrails (once per day per symbol) or adjust your condition and lane.
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