Trending Stocks
See what's hot right now. Catch momentum before everyone else.
⏱️ Time to read: 4 minutes 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Active traders (Blitz & Maverick companions)
🔥 What is Trending Stocks?
Trending Stocks shows you what stocks are getting attention RIGHT NOW.
What makes a stock "trending":
High search volume (people looking it up)
Social media buzz (Twitter, Reddit, StockTwits)
Unusual trading volume
Big price moves
Breaking news
Updated: Real-time throughout the trading day
📊 What's Included in Trending?
1. Most Searched 🔍
Top stocks people are researching on Ape AI
What it tells you:
What retail traders are interested in
Potential FOMO plays forming
Stocks about to move
Example:
Most Searched
TSLA (🔼 +120% search volume)
NVDA (🔼 +95% search volume)
AMD (🔼 +200% search volume)
SPY (→ steady)
AAPL (🔽 -20% search volume)
AMD spiking 200%? Something's happening. Check it out!
2. Top Gainers 🚀
Stocks with biggest % gains today
Shows:
Ticker
Current price
% change
Volume vs average
Why it's moving (if news catalyst)
Example:
Top Gainers
SMCI +22.3% ($420.15) - Earnings beat, volume 15M vs avg 3M
MARA +18.7% ($25.80) - Bitcoin rally to $38K
COIN +12.5% ($145.30) - Crypto sector strength
RIOT +11.2% ($18.45) - Following MARA
PLTR +9.8% ($22.15) - New AI contract announcement
See the pattern? Crypto stocks moving together. Sector play.
3. Top Losers 📉
Stocks getting crushed today
Shows:
Same format as gainers
Reason for drop (if known)
Example:
Top Losers
XOM -8.5% ($102.30) - Oil price crash, OPEC+ dispute
CVX -7.2% ($155.80) - Energy sector selloff
SLB -6.9% ($58.45) - Following energy weakness
BA -5.5% ($210.20) - Production delays, deliveries miss
WBD -4.8% ($12.35) - Earnings miss, weak guidance
Energy sector getting wrecked. Probably not the day to go long oil.
4. Highest Volume 📊
Stocks with most shares traded
Why it matters:
Volume = interest
High volume = easier to trade (liquidity)
Volume spikes = something's happening
Example:
Highest Volume
AMD - 185M (avg 45M) - 4x normal volume 🚨
TSLA - 125M (avg 80M)
NVDA - 98M (avg 50M) - 2x volume
AAPL - 75M (avg 60M)
SPY - 70M (avg 85M)
AMD at 4x volume? Something big is happening. Investigate!
5. Social Trending 🌊
What's buzzing on r/WallStreetBets, Twitter, StockTwits
Shows:
Mentions spike
Sentiment (bullish/bearish)
Why people are talking about it
Example:
Social Trending
GME - 15K mentions (WSB) - "Another squeeze brewing?" - Bullish 85%
PLTR - 8K mentions (Twitter) - "AI hype train" - Bullish 75%
SPY - 6K mentions - "Market thoughts" - Mixed 50/50
TSLA - 5.5K mentions - "Cybertruck delivery event" - Bullish 70%
GME spiking in WSB mentions? You know what that means. Proceed with caution. 😅
6. Pre-Market Movers (Morning) 🌅
Before 9:30 AM: See what's gapping
Shows:
Pre-market price change
Overnight news
Catalyst
Example (8:00 AM):
Pre-Market Movers
NVDA +5.2% ($920) - Analyst upgrade to $1000 PT
TSLA -3.1% ($458) - Production miss reported overnight
AAPL +2.8% ($187) - Strong iPhone sales in China data
AMD +4.5% ($182) - Following NVDA chip strength
Know what's moving BEFORE market opens = huge edge
7. After-Hours Movers (Evening) 🌙
After 4:00 PM: See post-market action
Shows:
After-hours price change
Earnings results (if cause)
After-hours volume
Example (5:00 PM):
After-Hours Movers
COIN +12.8% ($155) - Earnings beat, raised guidance
DIS -6.5% ($88) - Earnings miss, subscriber decline
UPST +8.2% ($45) - Better than expected Q3
HOOD +3.5% ($14) - Trading volume up 15%
Earnings after close = volatility. Know before tomorrow's open.
📱 Where to Find Trending
iOS
Open Discover tab
Scroll to "Trending Now" section
See cards for each trending category
Swipe left/right to see more in each category
Tap any stock to view ticker page
Web
Go to Home page
Right sidebar shows "Trending Stocks"
Or scroll down in main feed
Click any ticker to open ticker page
🎯 How to Use Trending Stocks
Morning Routine (5 minutes)
6:30-9:00 AM: Pre-market scan
Check Pre-Market Movers
See what's gapping
Read catalysts
Add to watchlist if interesting
Check Social Trending
What's WSB pumping?
Any unusual buzz?
FOMO plays forming?
Check Highest Volume (from yesterday)
What moved yesterday?
Momentum continuing?
Build Watch List
Add 5-10 tickers from Trending
Research top 3
Plan potential trades
Intraday Check (2 minutes)
During market hours:
Check Top Gainers
Any breakouts happening NOW?
Catch momentum early
Check Volume Spikes
Volume = where the action is
Investigate unusual spikes
Monitor Social
Is WSB piling into something?
Sentiment shifting?
Don't spend all day watching. Quick checks at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM.
Evening Review (3 minutes)
After 4:00 PM:
Check After-Hours Movers
Who reported earnings?
Surprises up or down?
Tomorrow's gaps setting up?
Review Social Trends
What's trending for tomorrow?
Hype building for tomorrow?
Plan Tomorrow
Add interesting tickers to watchlist
Set alerts
Prep for tomorrow's open
💡 Trading Strategies Using Trending
1. Momentum Fade Strategy (Blitz)
When: Stock is #1 on Top Gainers, up 20%+ with no news
Strategy:
Stock probably overextended
Wait for first pullback
Short or buy puts
Quick scalp back down 5-10%
Risk: Momentum can continue longer than you think
2. Early Momentum Catch (Maverick)
When: Stock appears on Most Searched + Highest Volume + Small price move (only +2-3%)
Strategy:
Momentum building but hasn't exploded yet
Buy early before FOMO kicks in
Hold for multi-day move
Exit when it hits Top Gainers (late)
Risk: Might not explode. Use stop loss.
3. WSB Fade (Advanced)
When: Stock trending on Social with 90%+ bullish sentiment
Strategy:
WSB is usually late
Wait 1-2 days
Short when hype peaks
Cover when sentiment turns
Risk: Risky. WSB can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.
Not for beginners!
4. Sector Rotation Play (Sage)
When: Multiple stocks from same sector in Top Gainers
Strategy:
Identify sector rotation (Tech hot, Energy cold)
Buy quality names in hot sector
Hold for weeks/months
Ride the trend
Risk: Sector rotations can reverse quickly
5. Gap & Go (Blitz)
When: Stock in Pre-Market Movers with strong catalyst (earnings beat, FDA approval)
Strategy:
Stock gaps up at open on news
Buy the breakout at 9:30-9:45 AM
Ride the momentum
Exit by 11 AM (before lunch chop)
Risk: Gap can fill. Use stop below gap level.
⚠️ Trending Stock Warnings
1. FOMO is Dangerous
Just because everyone's talking about it doesn't mean you should buy it.
Most retail traders are late
You see it trending = you're probably late too
Wait for YOUR setup, not someone else's
2. Pump & Dumps
Small cap stocks with huge social buzz = red flag
Check market cap
Low volume stocks can be manipulated
If it's under $500M market cap and trending on WSB, be careful
Trade with caution or avoid entirely.
3. Volume ≠ Good Trade
High volume means interest, not necessarily opportunity
Volume can be people exiting (selling)
High volume on down days = distribution
Context matters
Always check WHY volume is high.
4. Lagging Indicator
By the time it's trending, move might be over
Trending shows what WAS happening
Not what WILL happen
Use it for ideas, not signals
Still need to do your own analysis.
🎭 Trending by Companion
Blitz Sees (Day Trader):
Intraday top gainers/losers
Real-time volume spikes
Breakout candidates
Scalp opportunities
Short squeeze alerts
Maverick Sees (Swing Trader):
Multi-day momentum builds
Sector rotation setups
Earnings plays trending
Swing setup trending
Volume confirming trends
Sage Sees (Long-Term):
Trending due to fundamentals
Earnings quality
Long-term catalysts trending
Value opportunities getting attention
Dividend aristocrats trending
Your feed adapts!
📊 Real Example: Following Trending to a Trade
Scenario: Wednesday 8:00 AM
1. Check Pre-Market Movers:
AMD +5.2% pre-market on Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy, $200 price target
2. Check Most Searched:
AMD search volume up 215% (people researching)
3. Check Social Trending:
AMD 3.2K mentions on Twitter, 85% bullish sentiment
4. Analysis:
Catalyst: Legit (analyst upgrade)
Search spiking: Retail interest building
Social: FOMO forming
Pre-market holding gains: Strong
5. Decision (Maverick perspective):
Buy at open if holds $178 support
Target: $190 (7-10 days)
Stop: $175
6. Execution:
Market opens at 9:30 AM
AMD opens at $179.50, I buy
Set stop at $175
Hold for swing
7. Result (5 days later):
AMD hits $188.20
Up 4.8% on the swing
Exit at $188, lock profits
Trending → Analysis → Trade → Profit
That's the power of Trending Stocks + smart execution.
❓ FAQ
Q: How often does Trending update? A: Real-time during market hours. Refreshes every few minutes.
Q: Can I get alerts for specific stocks trending? A: Not yet, but custom alerts coming soon!
Q: Why isn't my stock showing up in Trending? A: Needs significant volume, search, or social activity to trend.
Q: Does Trending work pre-market and after-hours? A: Yes! Pre-Market Movers (morning) and After-Hours Movers (evening).
Q: Can I filter Trending by sector? A: Coming soon! Sector filters in development.
Q: Is following Trending stocks a good strategy? A: It's a tool, not a strategy. Use it to find ideas, then do your own analysis.
What's Next?
Explore More Feed Features:
Feed Overview → - All Feed components
Personalized News → - Breaking news
Daily Summary → - Market recap
Banana Bites → - Learn while you scroll
Use Trending in Workflows:
Premarket Routine → - Use Pre-Market Movers
Trending Stocks = Your radar for what's hot. Catch momentum early! 🔥🚀
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