Tracking Positions
Monitor your holdings, manage risk, know when to exit.
⏱️ Time to read: 5 minutes 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Active traders
📊 What are Positions?
Positions are the stocks and options you currently own.
A position includes:
Ticker symbol
Number of shares/contracts
Cost basis (what you paid)
Current value
Profit/Loss
Today's change
AI Snapshot Grade
Updated in real-time during market hours.
📱 Viewing Your Positions
iOS
1. Go to Portfolio Tab
Bottom navigation → Portfolio
Scroll down past summary cards
See "Your Positions" section
2. Each Position Shows:
Ticker & company name
Shares owned
Current price & today's change
Your profit/loss ($ and %)
AI grade badge
3. Tap a Position for Details:
Full ticker page opens
See complete analysis
Company info
AI insights
Bulls vs Bears
Performance charts
Web
1. Portfolio Page
Left sidebar → Portfolio
Positions listed below summary
2. More Detail on Web:
Wider screen = more info visible
Multiple columns:
Symbol
Shares
Avg Cost
Current Price
Day Change
Total P&L
AI Grade
3. Click Position:
Ticker page opens in main area
Keep portfolio visible in sidebar
Easy to compare multiple positions
📈 Position Details
What Each Field Means
Ticker Symbol
Stock abbreviation (TSLA, AAPL, NVDA)
Tap/click to view full company page
Shares/Contracts
How many you own
For options: Number of contracts
Average Cost
What you paid per share (average if multiple buys)
Cost Basis = Avg Cost × Shares
Current Price
Real-time market price
Updates every few seconds
Market Value
Current Price × Shares
What you could sell for right now
Day Change
How much stock moved today
$ change and % change
Total Return
Profit or loss on this position
(Current Value - Cost Basis)
Shown in $ and %
Snapshot Grade
AI's A-F rating
Quick health check
A = Strong, F = Weak
🎯 Position Status Indicators
Color Coding
🟢 Green
Position is profitable
Current price > Your cost
Unrealized gain
🔴 Red
Position is losing
Current price < Your cost
Unrealized loss
⚪ White/Gray
Break-even
Current price ≈ Your cost
Icons & Badges
📈 Up Arrow
Stock up today
Momentum positive
📉 Down Arrow
Stock down today
Momentum negative
⚠️ Warning Icon
Risk alert
Earnings soon
News event
High volatility
💎 Diamond Icon
High-conviction pick
AI rates highly
Strong fundamentals
⏰ Clock Icon
Options expiring soon
Time-sensitive position
📊 Sorting & Filtering Positions
Sort Options
📱 iOS: Tap sort icon (top right) 🌐 Web: Click column headers
Sort by:
% Gain - Biggest winners first
% Loss - Biggest losers first
Value - Largest positions first
Day Change - Today's movers
AI Grade - Best grades first
Alphabetical - A to Z
Example use cases:
Sort by % Gain → See your wins, consider profit-taking
Sort by % Loss → See your losers, consider cutting
Sort by AI Grade → See which holdings are strongest
Filter Options
Show/Hide:
All Positions - Everything
Stocks Only - No options
Options Only - No stocks
Profitable - Green positions only
Losing - Red positions only
Today's Movers - Stocks with >2% change today
By Account:
All accounts
Specific brokerage (Robinhood, Webull, etc.)
Paper trading only
💡 Managing Positions
1. Setting Exit Targets
For each position, track:
Profit Target 🎯
Where you'll sell for gains
Example: Bought TSLA at $450, target $500 (+11%)
Stop Loss 🛑
Where you'll bail if wrong
Example: Bought at $450, stop at $430 (-4.4%)
How to set in Ape AI:
Tap/click position
Go to ticker page
Set price alerts at your targets
Get notified when hit
2. Risk Management
Position Size Check
Don't let any single stock be >20% of portfolio
Ape AI shows % of portfolio for each holding
AI alerts if you're too concentrated
Example:
⚠️ Warning: TSLA is now 35% of your portfolio. Consider trimming to reduce risk.
3. Reviewing Underperformers
Weekly task:
Sort by % Loss
Review bottom 3 positions
Ask yourself:
Is my thesis still valid?
Has anything changed?
Should I cut losses?
Portfolio AI: "Should I hold or sell [TICKER]?"
4. Profit Taking
When a position is up big:
Sort by % Gain
See top performers
Consider taking partial profits
"Nobody went broke taking profits"
Example:
NVDA up 50% since purchase
Sell half, lock in gains
Let the rest ride
Ask AI: "NVDA is up 50%. Should I take profits?"
🤖 AI-Powered Position Insights
Automatic Position Analysis
AI watches your positions and alerts:
🚨 Risk Alerts
"AMD has earnings tomorrow. High volatility expected. Consider closing or hedging."
💰 Profit Opportunities
"AAPL up 20% since your purchase. This is a good exit point based on historical patterns."
⚠️ Deteriorating Fundamentals
"TSLA's Snapshot Grade dropped from A to C. Negative news and sentiment decline. Review position."
📊 Rebalancing Suggestions
"Tech is 55% of your portfolio. Consider trimming to reduce concentration risk."
Ask Portfolio AI About Positions
Portfolio AI can answer:
"What's my best performing position?"
"Which stock should I sell first?"
"Is my TSLA position too large?"
"Show me all losing positions"
"Which holdings have earnings soon?"
📉 Options Positions
Options Show Additional Info
Beyond stock position data:
Strike Price - The contract strike
Expiration Date - When it expires
Type - Call or Put
Contracts - How many
Premium Paid - What you paid
Current Value - What it's worth now
IV (Implied Volatility) - Current IV
Greeks - Delta, Theta, Gamma, Vega
Options Expiration Tracking
Time-sensitive alerts:
30 Days Out:
"Your AMD $180 calls expire in 30 days. Monitor closely."
7 Days Out:
"⚠️ TSLA $470 calls expire in 7 days. Decision time: Hold, sell, or roll?"
1 Day Out:
"🚨 AMD calls expire tomorrow! Current value $350. Close today or let expire."
Options require active management. Don't forget!
📊 Position Performance Tracking
Individual Position Charts
Tap/click any position to see:
1. Your Entry vs Current
Line showing your cost basis
Current price line
Profit zone (green) or loss zone (red)
2. Position P&L Over Time
How your unrealized P&L changed
Day by day since purchase
3. Stock Price Chart
Full technical chart
Your entry point marked
Resistance/support levels
Trade Journal (Coming Soon)
Track why you made trades:
Entry reason (thesis)
Target price
Stop loss
Actual results
Lessons learned
Feature in development!
💡 Pro Tips
1. Review Positions Sunday Evening
Weekly routine:
Sort by % Gain → Celebrate wins
Sort by % Loss → Review losers
Check AI grades → See health
Plan next week's moves
15 minutes = stay on top of portfolio
2. Use the 20% Rule
Position sizing:
No single stock >20% of portfolio
Reduces risk
Forces diversification
Sleep better at night
If a stock grows to 25%:
Trim it back to 15-20%
Take profits
Rebalance
3. Set Alerts for Every Position
When you buy:
Set price alert at profit target
Set price alert at stop loss
Get notified when time to act
Don't rely on memory. Let alerts work for you.
4. Track Cost Basis for Taxes
Important for tax time:
Cost basis = what you paid
Determines capital gains
Short-term vs long-term
Ape AI tracks this automatically from your broker.
5. Trim Winners, Cut Losers
Winning position up 50%?
Take partial profits
Lock in gains
Reduce risk
Losing position down 20%?
Re-evaluate thesis
If broken, cut loss
Don't hope it comes back
"Cut losses short, let winners run"
🎭 Position Management by Companion
Blitz (Day Trader) 🚀
Focus:
Intraday P&L per position
Close all positions by EOD
Quick profit/loss recognition
Move fast
Position tracking:
Real-time updates critical
Watch minute-by-minute
Set tight stops
Take quick profits
Maverick (Momentum Trader) 📈
Focus:
Multi-day position management
Entry, target, stop clearly defined
Hold 3-10 days average
Momentum-based exits
Position tracking:
Check 2-3 times daily
Monitor swing targets
Patient profit-taking
Give trades room to breathe
Sage (Long-Term) 🏦
Focus:
Buy and hold quality
Positions held months/years
Dividend reinvestment
Fundamental strength
Position tracking:
Weekly check-ins sufficient
Focus on business fundamentals
Ignore day-to-day noise
Long-term compound growth
❓ FAQ
Q: How often do positions update? A: Real-time during market hours (every few seconds).
Q: Can I manually add a position? A: No. Positions sync from connected brokerages. Use Ape Paper Trading for paper positions.
Q: What if I buy more shares of a stock I own? A: Position updates automatically. Average cost recalculates.
Q: Do closed positions show up? A: No. Once sold, they move to order history. Portfolio shows only open positions.
Q: Can I see my position history? A: Yes! Go to Settings → Order History to see all past trades.
Q: Why is my profit/loss different from my broker? A: Possible reasons:
Broker includes fees, Ape AI may not
Dividend reinvestment timing
Cost basis calculation method (FIFO vs LIFO)
Usually close, minor differences normal
What's Next?
Improve Position Management:
Portfolio AI→ - Get AI advice on positions
AI Analysis Tools → - Advanced portfolio analysis
Learn Workflows:
Portfolio Health Check → - Review your positions
Understand Stocks:
Ticker Page Overview → - Deep dive on holdings
AI Snapshot Grades → - How AI grades stocks
Track Your Positions. Manage Your Risk. Grow Your Wealth! 📈🚀
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