Help & FAQ
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What do the signal colors mean?
Green (Buy): The current price is below the short-term moving average (default MA20). This indicates a potential buying opportunity as the stock may be undervalued.
Yellow (Hold): The price is between the short-term and long-term moving averages. This is a neutral zone - neither a strong buy nor sell signal.
Red (Sell): The price is more than 10% above the long-term moving average (default MA200). This suggests the stock may be overvalued.
Yellow (Hold): The price is between the short-term and long-term moving averages. This is a neutral zone - neither a strong buy nor sell signal.
Red (Sell): The price is more than 10% above the long-term moving average (default MA200). This suggests the stock may be overvalued.
What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)?
Dollar Cost Averaging is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., $500 monthly), regardless of the stock price. This reduces the impact of volatility and removes the stress of trying to "time the market."
How do moving averages work?
A moving average (MA) is the average closing price over a specific period. For example, MA20 is the average of the last 20 days. When the current price drops below the MA, it can indicate a buying opportunity. When it rises significantly above, it may signal overvaluation.
Can I customize the moving average periods?
Yes! Go to Settings and adjust the Short, Medium, and Long MA periods. Popular presets include Default (20/50/200), Fibonacci (5/13/34), and Trading (10/25/50).
What is the difference between Watchlist and Holdings?
Watchlist: Stocks you're interested in or researching. No shares tracking.
Holdings: Stocks you actually own. You can track the number of shares, cost basis, and see your total position value.
Holdings: Stocks you actually own. You can track the number of shares, cost basis, and see your total position value.
How often are prices updated?
Prices automatically refresh every 15 minutes while you have the dashboard open. You can also manually refresh by clicking the refresh button in the header.
Where does the data come from?
We use Alpha Vantage as our primary data source, with Yahoo Finance as a fallback. Each stock card shows which data source is currently being used.
Is this financial advice?
No. Turbo Broccoli provides technical signals for educational purposes only. Moving averages are just one of many factors to consider when investing. Always do your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor.
How many stocks can I track?
You can track an unlimited number of stocks in each list (Watchlist and Holdings). All features are free for everyone.
Signal Legend
Buy Signal (Green)
Price below short-term MA - potential opportunity
Hold Signal (Yellow)
Price in neutral zone - no strong signal
Sell Signal (Red)
Price significantly above long-term MA - potentially overvalued
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