Trade Ideas Alert Window: build a “buy the dip” alert (step-by-step)¶

By this point you’ve probably built a list… and then immediately thought: “Cool, but I can’t stare at this all day.” That’s where Alert Windows come in — they turn scanning into signals.

What you’ll build¶

• An Alert Window based on 15 minute open range breakdown
• A filter stack to reduce low-quality symbols and “junk alerts”
• A column layout that makes triage faster

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Who this is for¶

• You want Trade Ideas alerts that are reviewable, not constant noise.
• You already have a “lane” (price/liquidity/float) and want alerts that stay in it.
• You want to be notified when a specific condition triggers, instead of constantly hunting.

Before you start¶

• Alerts are easy to overbuild. Start simple, then tighten one filter at a time.
• If you’re unsure about a filter: remove it, save, watch what changes, then add it back.

Step 1 — Create a new Alert Window¶

Go to New → Alert List Window.

Step 2 — Pick the alert¶

Search for and select the alert: - 15 minute open range breakdown

Step 3 — Add filters + set values¶

Add these filters (then match the values shown in the screenshot): - Price $ - Float Shares - Average Daily Volume 3M - EPS $ (commonly used to filter out ETFs) - Gap % - Time of Day - Dollar Volume - Volume today Shares - Volume 5 Minute %

Why these filters?¶

• Price, Dollar Volume, Average Daily Volume: keeps alerts on symbols that can actually trade with reasonable liquidity.
• Float Shares: helps keep the list in a consistent behavior regime (avoid extreme micro-floats unless that’s your niche).
• Time of Day: restricts alerts to the session you’re actually watching.
• EPS $: a common practical filter to avoid many ETFs (depending on your preferences).

Step 4 — Choose your columns¶

These are the preferred columns for this workflow. If you want extra columns, add them from Search first so they appear in the right-side list.

Step 5 — Name it + confirm the summary¶

Use the Summary tab to sanity-check the logic and name the window clearly.

How to tune this alert window¶

This is where most people accidentally ruin a good window.

• If you’re getting spammed:
• Tighten Time of Day
• Raise Dollar Volume / Volume Today
• Tell the window what “lane” you trade (price/float)
• If you’re getting nothing:
• Loosen Gap %
• Lower volume thresholds
• Check the time window and session/data

Change one setting, save, then watch the behavior for a few sessions.

Troubleshooting¶

“I’m getting way too many alerts”¶

You’re probably too broad. Start with liquidity constraints first (Dollar Volume, Avg Daily Volume), then time, then lane (price/float).

“I’m getting zero alerts”¶

Loosen Gap % and volume constraints, and verify Time of Day. Some days are just quiet.

“The window fires the same symbol over and over”¶

That’s normal for some alerts if the condition triggers repeatedly. If it’s annoying, you either need a different alert condition or a tighter lane.

FAQ¶

What is an Alert Window in Trade Ideas?¶

An Alert Window monitors your criteria in real time and logs a line when conditions trigger. It’s the bridge between scanning and action.

Is “15 minute open range breakdown” a buy signal?¶

No. It’s an alert condition. You still need your own rules (risk, context, confirmation).

How do I reduce noisy alerts in Trade Ideas?¶

Start with liquidity (Dollar Volume/Avg Daily Volume), then restrict time (Time of Day), then define your lane (Price/Float).

Next¶

• OddsMaker backtesting: turn alerts into testable strategies
• Brokerage+ automation: connect execution with guardrails
• Alert Window tips: reduce noise
• Troubleshooting:
• Too many alerts
• No alerts

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Written by

David

Updated 2026-01-06 • Last tested 2026-01-06

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