How to Interpret Your Research Profile
TickerGrade is a Professional Research Terminal, not a crystal ball.
Who is TickerGrade for?
- •The Systems Thinker: You prefer checklists, quantitative data, and probability over "gut feelings."
- •The Risk Manager: You prioritize Capital Preservation. You perform rigorous data-hardening before considering market exposure.
- •The Professional Analyst: You need to visualize the health of a security in a single, scannable dashboard rather than drowning in fragmented spreadsheets.
Who is this NOT for?
- •The "Magic Bullet" Hunter: If you want a guaranteed "Buy" signal with zero research, this isn't for you. We provide the Quantitative Profiles; you make the ultimate decision.
- •Long-Term Investors: If your strategy is "buy and hold" for years, our 15-60 day structural research may not align with your timeframe.
- •The Penny Stock Gambler: Our models are tuned for liquid, structured markets, not volatile micro-cap stocks.
The Quantitative Profile Scale
High Conviction Alignment
Broad alignment across all 5 pillars. Macro, Technicals, and Structural data are in sync. This represents a high-conviction data profile.
Sustained Conviction
Solid structural setup, but check individual pillar warnings. One or two pillars may be neutral.
Neutral / Friction
Mixed data. Often indicates "Structural Value, Poor Timing." Monitor for improved data alignment.
Low Conviction
Deteriorating conditions. Prioritize capital preservation. The quantitative risk/reward profile is unfavorable.
Operational Constraints & Safety Features
Why is the Risk/Reward card hidden?
If a security profiles below 6.5, we deliberately restrict the Entry, Support, and Target visualizations. This prevents "forcing" research on a weak quantitative setup. Our philosophy: Data-driven restraint is the foundation of alpha.
What is 'Event Risk'?
We monitor the earnings calendar to protect your research from binary volatility events:
- 1.Pre-Earnings Blackout: If the next earnings report is <15 days away, the terminal locks to "Wait" to mitigate announcement volatility.
- 2.Post-Earnings Blackout: 1–5 days post-release, we maintain "Wait" status until the post-announcement price discovery stabilizes.
Professional Research Tips
Analyze the Pillars
A profile of 7.0 can result from various weightings. Look at individual pillars to identify specific structural strengths.
Respect the Macro Tide
If the Macro Liquidity pillar is unfavorable, even strong technical setups face friction. The tide affects all boats.
Use ATR Support Levels
Our ATR-based levels provide quantitative breathing room. These are data points for risk management, not suggestions.
Size for Resilience
Position sizing is your primary shield. Professional research suggests risking only a small percentage of capital on any single data profile.
Standardize Your Exits
Use hard stops based on our ATR levels to remove emotional bias from the research process.