Custom Prompts
Create and save your own AI prompts for questions you ask repeatedly.
⏱️ Time to read: 4 minutes 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Power users, frequent traders
🎯 What Are Custom Prompts?
Custom Prompts let you save your own frequently-asked questions as reusable prompts.
Think of them as:
Your personal shortcut library
Saved questions you ask all the time
Templates for your trading routine
Time-savers for daily analysis
Why create them?
⚡ Even faster than typing
🔁 Perfect for daily routines
🎯 Tailored to YOUR strategy
💾 Never forget what to ask
🆚 Custom vs Quick Prompts
Quick Prompts (Built-In)
Pre-written by Ape AI
Same for everyone
Can't modify or delete
General trading scenarios
Custom Prompts (Your Own)
Written by YOU
Unique to your account
Can edit or delete anytime
Specific to YOUR needs
You can use both! Quick Prompts for common stuff, Custom for your unique workflow.
📱 How to Create Custom Prompts
iOS
Method 1: Save from Chat
Ask AI a question in Chat
After getting the response, tap ⋯ (three dots) on your question
Tap "Save as Custom Prompt"
Name your prompt
Tap Save
Method 2: Create from Prompts Menu
In Chat, tap Prompts icon (bottom toolbar)
Tap "+ Create Custom" at top
Write your prompt text
Name it
Tap Save
Web
Method 1: Save from Chat
Ask AI a question in Chat
Hover over your question
Click three dots (⋯) that appear
Select "Save as Custom Prompt"
Name your prompt
Click Save
Method 2: Create from Prompts Menu
In Chat, click Prompts icon or press Ctrl+P
Click "Create Custom Prompt" button
Type your prompt text
Name it
Click Save
💡 What Makes a Good Custom Prompt?
1. Specific and Clear
❌ Bad: "Tell me about stocks"
✅ Good: "Find 3 momentum stocks under $50 with volume over 10M and positive earnings"
2. Includes Your Context
❌ Bad: "What should I buy?"
✅ Good: "Find swing trade setups with 5-10% upside potential in the next 7-10 days"
3. Reusable
❌ Bad: "Should I buy TSLA at $465?" (too specific, not reusable)
✅ Good: "Analyze [TICKER] for swing trade entry and give me support/resistance levels"
4. Action-Oriented
❌ Bad: "Information about options"
✅ Good: "Find day trade options setups expiring this Friday with high volume"
📝 Custom Prompt Ideas by Companion
For Blitz (Day Trader) 🚀
Morning Routine Prompts:
"Show me pre-market movers with volume over 5M"
"Find intraday breakout setups with strong momentum"
"What are today's key economic events that could move the market?"
Intraday Prompts:
"Analyze [TICKER] for scalp opportunities with tight stops"
"Find options plays expiring today with high IV"
"What's the key support/resistance for [TICKER] right now?"
End of Day:
"Review today's market action and tomorrow's catalysts"
"What sectors were strongest today?"
For Maverick (Momentum Trader) 📈
Weekly Planning:
"Find swing setups for the week with 7-14 day timeframe"
"What earnings are coming up this week?"
"Identify breakout patterns forming this week"
Trade Analysis:
"Analyze [TICKER] for swing entry, target, and stop loss"
"What's the risk/reward on [TICKER] at current price?"
"Find stocks breaking out of consolidation with volume"
Portfolio Review:
"Review my open positions and suggest adjustments"
"Which of my holdings should I take profits on?"
For Sage (Long-Term) 🏦
Research Prompts:
"Analyze [TICKER] fundamentals: is it undervalued?"
"Find dividend aristocrats with yield over 3%"
"Compare [TICKER1] vs [TICKER2] for long-term hold"
Portfolio Building:
"Find undervalued growth stocks in [SECTOR]"
"What are the best quality stocks under $100?"
"Diversification check: analyze my portfolio balance"
Learning:
"Explain [CONCEPT] with examples"
"What's the difference between value and growth investing?"
🔄 Managing Your Custom Prompts
View All Custom Prompts
📱 iOS:
Tap Prompts icon
Scroll to "My Custom Prompts" section
See all your saved prompts
🌐 Web:
Click Prompts or press Ctrl+P
Tab to "Custom"
Browse your prompts
Edit a Custom Prompt
📱 iOS:
Tap Prompts icon
Find your custom prompt
Tap ⋯ (three dots) next to it
Tap Edit
Make changes
Tap Save
🌐 Web:
Open Prompts menu
Hover over custom prompt
Click Edit icon (pencil)
Make changes
Click Save
Delete a Custom Prompt
📱 iOS:
Tap Prompts icon
Find custom prompt
Tap ⋯ (three dots)
Tap Delete
Confirm
🌐 Web:
Open Prompts menu
Hover over custom prompt
Click Delete icon (trash can)
Confirm
Deleted prompts can't be recovered! Make sure before deleting.
🌟 Real Examples from Power Users
Example 1: Morning Momentum Scanner
Prompt Name: "Morning Movers" Prompt Text:
"Find stocks with these criteria:
Pre-market volume over 3M
Gapping up or down more than 3%
Price between $10-$100
Has news catalyst Give me top 5 with the catalyst and trading setup"
Result: 5 stocks with news, setup, and trade ideas every morning.
Example 2: Earnings Week Prep
Prompt Name: "Earnings This Week" Prompt Text:
"Show me all major earnings announcements this week. For each:
Expected EPS vs actual (if reported)
Consensus estimate
Historical earnings beat rate
Options activity (high IV?)
My recommendation (buy/avoid/wait)"
Result: Complete earnings calendar with actionable insights.
Example 3: Risk Check
Prompt Name: "Risk Assessment" Prompt Text:
"Analyze [TICKER] downside risks:
What could go wrong?
What's the bear case?
Key support levels (where to bail)
What % could it drop if things go south?
Rate risk: Low/Medium/High"
Result: Full risk analysis for any stock.
💡 Pro Tips
1. Use Variables
Write [TICKER] in your prompt, then fill it in when you use it:
"Analyze [TICKER] for swing entry"
"Compare [TICKER1] vs [TICKER2]"
"What's the risk in [TICKER]?"
When you tap the prompt, AI will ask you which ticker!
2. Build a Daily Routine
Create prompts for your daily workflow:
"Morning Market Check" (6:30 AM)
"Find Today's Setups" (9:00 AM)
"Mid-Day Momentum" (12:00 PM)
"End of Day Review" (4:30 PM)
Tap each at the right time = instant routine.
3. Organize by Timeframe
Name prompts clearly:
[DAILY] Morning Movers[WEEKLY] Swing Setups[MONTHLY] Portfolio Review
Easy to find what you need!
4. Copy Great Questions
When AI gives amazing analysis, save that question as a custom prompt. Don't lose good questions!
5. Iterate and Improve
First version doesn't have to be perfect:
Use it a few times
See what's missing
Edit and improve
Repeat
Your prompts get better over time!
⚙️ Advanced: Prompt Templates
Stock Research Template
Save this, use it for ANY stock!
Options Setup Template
Perfect for repeatable options trading!
📊 Example Daily Workflow with Custom Prompts
6:00 AM: Use "Morning Market Check" prompt
AI: "Market gapped up overnight. SPY +0.5%. Tech leading. Watch NVDA earnings after close."
6:30 AM: Use "Pre-Market Movers" prompt
AI: "Top 5 movers: TSLA +3%, AMD +5%, NVDA -2%... [full analysis]"
9:00 AM: Use "Day Trade Setups" prompt
AI: "3 setups: AMD $180 calls, TSLA breakout at $470, QQQ straddle..."
12:00 PM: Use "Mid-Day Check" prompt
AI: "Market holding gains. Your watchlist: TSLA hit target $478, AMD consolidating..."
4:00 PM: Use "End of Day Review" prompt
AI: "Today's recap: 3/5 trades green. Market close: SPY +0.7%. Tomorrow's catalysts..."
Total time with custom prompts: 15 minutes Without prompts: 2+ hours of research
That's the power of custom prompts!
❓ FAQ
Q: How many custom prompts can I save? A: Unlimited! Save as many as you want.
Q: Do custom prompts sync across devices? A: Yes! Saved to your account, available on iOS and Web.
Q: Can I share custom prompts with friends? A: Not yet, but prompt sharing is coming soon!
Q: Do custom prompts work with all companions? A: Yes! But responses will match your active companion.
Q: Can I use emojis in custom prompts? A: Yes! Make them fun and easy to spot.
Q: What happens if I change my prompt after using it? A: Old chat messages stay the same, but future uses will use the new version.
🚀 What's Coming Soon
Future custom prompt features:
Prompt folders/categories
Share prompts with community
Import prompt libraries
Scheduled prompts (auto-run at set times)
Prompt templates marketplace
What's Next?
Explore More Chat Features:
Chat Basics → - How to use AI Chat
Quick Prompts → - Pre-built prompts
Execute Trades → - Trade from chat
Try These Workflows:
Premarket Routine → - Uses custom prompts
Custom Prompts = Your AI, Your Way. Build your perfect trading assistant! 🎯🚀
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