AI Snapshot Grades
A-F letter grades for every stock. Cut through noise fast and know at a glance if it’s worth your time.
⏱️ Time to read: 6 minutes 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Everyone (especially beginners)
🎯 What are Snapshot Grades?
Snapshot Grades are AI-generated letter grades (A to F) that rate stocks across 4 key dimensions.
Think of them as:
Stock report card
Quick health check
At-a-glance decision tool
Combines 100+ data points into simple grades
No need to analyze everything yourself. AI does it for you.
📊 The 4 Grade Categories
1. 📈 Fundamental Grade
What it measures: Company's financial health and business quality
Looks at:
Earnings growth
Revenue growth
Profit margins
Cash flow
Debt levels
ROE (Return on Equity)
Competitive position
A Grade = Strong fundamentals, quality company F Grade = Weak fundamentals, risky company
Example:
AAPL Fundamental: A
Massive cash reserves ($200B+)
High profit margins (25%+)
Consistent earnings growth
Low debt
Strong moat (ecosystem lock-in)
2. 📊 Technical Grade
What it measures: Chart setup and price action
Looks at:
Trend direction
Support & resistance levels
Moving averages
RSI, MACD indicators
Volume analysis
Momentum
Breakout/breakdown patterns
A Grade = Bullish setup, strong technicals F Grade = Bearish setup, weak technicals
Example:
TSLA Technical: B+
Above all moving averages ✅
Breaking resistance with volume ✅
RSI at 62 (not overbought) ✅
Uptrend intact ✅
Minor concern: Extended short-term
3. 💬 Sentiment Grade
What it measures: Market psychology and buzz
Looks at:
Analyst ratings (buy/sell/hold)
Price target consensus
Social media mentions (Reddit, Twitter, StockTwits)
News sentiment (positive/negative)
Options flow (bullish/bearish)
Institutional activity
A Grade = Very positive sentiment, bullish buzz F Grade = Negative sentiment, bearish buzz
Example:
NVDA Sentiment: A-
35 analyst ratings: 30 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell
Average price target: $950 (15% upside)
Reddit WSB: 85% bullish mentions
Twitter: #1 trending stock ticker
Institutional buying: Heavy
4. 🛡️ Risk Grade
What it measures: Downside risk and volatility
Looks at:
Stock volatility (beta)
Upcoming earnings risk
Debt burden
Regulatory risks
Concentration risk
Liquidity risk
Market cap (size = stability)
A Grade = Low risk, stable company F Grade = High risk, volatile stock
Example:
GME Risk: F
Extremely high volatility (beta 2.5)
Meme stock = unpredictable
High short interest (squeeze risk)
Business turnaround uncertain
Small market cap = more volatile
🏆 Overall Grade
Combines all 4 grades into one letter
Formula: Weighted average of the 4 grades
Fundamental: 30%
Technical: 25%
Sentiment: 25%
Risk: 20%
Example Calculation:
Stock: AAPL
Fundamental: A (4.0) × 30% = 1.20
Technical: B+ (3.3) × 25% = 0.83
Sentiment: A- (3.7) × 25% = 0.93
Risk: A (4.0) × 20% = 0.80
Total: 3.76 = A-
📍 Where You See Snapshot Grades
1. Ticker Page (Most Prominent)
Top of every ticker page:
Large grade cards
Expandable details
Tap/click to see full breakdown
2. Feed/Trending
Stocks in Feed show grade badge:
Small A/B/C/D/F badge next to ticker
Quick filter for quality
3. Portfolio
Each holding shows its grade:
See quality of your positions at a glance
Sort by grade (best to worst)
4. Theme Stock Lists
Stocks in themes show grades:
Easy to filter quality names
Find best opportunities in theme
5. Chat Results
When AI recommends stocks:
Shows grades
"Here are 3 A-rated growth stocks..."
💡 How to Use Snapshot Grades
Quick Decision Framework
Grade-Based Trading Rules:
A & B Grades:
✅ Good candidates
Consider buying
Generally safe picks
May be crowded trades (everyone likes them)
C Grades:
⚠️ Neutral
Need deeper analysis
Could go either way
Wait for setup to improve
D & F Grades:
🔴 Avoid or short
Weak on multiple fronts
High risk
Only for contrarian plays
Exception: Your trading strategy might specifically look for F grades (deep value, contrarian)
Combining Grades for Strategies
Different strategies, different grade priorities:
Generalist (Money Monty) 💰
Priority: Technical + Fundamental > Sentiment > Risk
Ideal:
Technical: B+ or better (clean setup)
Fundamental: B or better (quality bias)
Sentiment: B (not hated; social/context aware)
Risk: C+ or better (avoid landmines)
Example target: Technical A-, Fundamental B, Sentiment B, Risk B- = Good balanced trade idea
Day Trading (Blitz) 🚀
Priority: Technical > Sentiment > Risk > Fundamental
Ideal:
Technical: A or B (strong setup)
Sentiment: B+ or better (momentum)
Risk: C or better (not too wild)
Fundamental: Don't care (not holding long)
Example target: Technical A, Sentiment A, Risk C, Fundamental D = Good day trade
Swing Trading (Maverick) 📈
Priority: Technical > Sentiment > Fundamental > Risk
Ideal:
Technical: A (bullish setup)
Sentiment: B+ (building momentum)
Fundamental: B or better (quality company)
Risk: B (moderate risk okay)
Example target: All B+ or better = Good swing trade
Long-Term Investing (Sage) 🏦
Priority: Fundamental > Risk > Sentiment > Technical
Ideal:
Fundamental: A (quality company)
Risk: A or B (stable)
Sentiment: B or better (not hated)
Technical: Don't care much (will hold years)
Example target: Fundamental A, Risk A, Sentiment C, Technical F = Could be great value buy!
Grade Change Alerts
Track grade changes over time:
🔴 Downgrade Alert:
"TSLA Snapshot Grade dropped from A- to C+. Technical and Sentiment deteriorated. Review your position."
🟢 Upgrade Alert:
"AMD Snapshot Grade upgraded from B to A-! Fundamentals improved after earnings beat."
Set alerts for your portfolio holdings.
📊 Understanding Each Letter Grade
Grade Scale Interpretation
A (90-100):
Excellent across the board
Top-tier stock
Low probability of failure
Widely recognized quality
B (80-89):
Above average
Solid stock
Good risk/reward
Minor flaws
C (70-79):
Average
Mixed signals
Higher risk
Needs more analysis
D (60-69):
Below average
Multiple red flags
Avoid unless contrarian
High risk
F (Below 60):
Poor quality
Serious problems
Very high risk
Only for speculation
🔍 Expanding Grades for Details
Tap/click any grade to see full breakdown:
What you'll see:
Specific metrics analyzed
Why it got that grade
What could improve it
Historical grade changes
Example Expanded Fundamental Grade:
AAPL Fundamental Grade: A
Strengths:
Revenue growth: 15% YoY ✅
Profit margin: 26% (excellent) ✅
Cash: $200B+ (fortress balance sheet) ✅
ROE: 150%+ (exceptional) ✅
Debt/Equity: 0.8 (manageable) ✅
Weaknesses:
Revenue growth slowing (was 25%+) ⚠️
Overall: World-class fundamentals. Minor concern on growth rate, but still excellent.
🎯 Real Trading Examples
Example 1: The A-Grade Long-Term Hold
Stock: MSFT
Fundamental: A
Technical: B+
Sentiment: A-
Risk: A
Overall: A-
Strategy: Buy and hold for years Why: Quality company, stable, low risk, positive outlook Target buyer: Sage (long-term investor)
Example 2: The Technical A, Fundamental F Day Trade
Stock: Small Cap Momentum Play
Fundamental: F (losing money, no profits)
Technical: A (breaking out, huge volume)
Sentiment: B+ (WSB pumping it)
Risk: F (extremely volatile)
Overall: D+
Strategy: Day trade only, in and out same day Why: Don't care about business, just riding technical momentum Target buyer: Blitz (day trader) WARNING: High risk! Only if experienced.
Example 3: The Value Play
Stock: Beaten Down Quality Name
Fundamental: A (strong business)
Technical: D (in downtrend, oversold)
Sentiment: D (everyone hates it)
Risk: B (stable company, just out of favor)
Overall: C+
Strategy: Buy for long-term, contrarian play Why: Quality company at a discount, bad sentiment = opportunity Target buyer: Sage (value investor) Patience required!
⚠️ Important Limitations
Grades Are NOT Perfect
Remember:
AI analyzes data, not magic
Based on available info
Can't predict black swans
Historical data, not future guarantees
Grades change
Market conditions shift
Company situations evolve
What's A today might be C tomorrow
Context matters
F grade might be oversold opportunity
A grade might be overvalued momentum play
Your strategy determines what grades you want
Still need to think
Grades are a tool, not the answer
Do your own research
Understand what you're buying
Grades help, but don't blindly follow.
💡 Pro Tips
1. Filter by Grades
When screening stocks:
Start with A & B grades
Quickly eliminate obvious bad picks
Saves hours of research
Example: "Show me tech stocks with Overall Grade A or B and P/E under 25"
2. Grade Disagreements = Opportunities
When grades conflict:
Fundamental A, Technical F = Oversold quality? Buy opportunity?
Fundamental F, Technical A = Momentum play, don't hold long
Sentiment A, Technical D = Hype without substance?
Disagreements often mean something interesting is happening.
3. Track Grade History
Watch grade evolution:
Consistent A's = stable quality
A → B → C = deteriorating (sell)
F → D → C = improving (bottom forming?)
Trends matter more than single snapshot.
4. Sort Portfolio by Grades
Monthly portfolio review:
Sort holdings by Overall Grade
See D & F grades at bottom
Ask: "Why do I still own these?"
Consider trimming weak grades
Don't let losers drag down your portfolio.
❓ FAQ
Q: How often do grades update? A: Daily after market close. Intraday for technical grades during high volatility.
Q: Can a stock's grade change mid-day? A: Technical grade can (based on price action). Others update after close.
Q: Why did a stock I love get an F? A: AI sees data, you see emotion. Review the grade details. Maybe AI is right?
Q: Do grades work for all stocks? A: Best for mid/large caps with enough data. Small caps may have incomplete grades.
Q: Can I customize grade weights? A: Not yet. Everyone gets same formula currently.
Q: Are higher-grade stocks guaranteed to outperform? A: No guarantees! Higher grades = lower risk, but lower risk ≠ higher returns always.
Q: Should I only buy A-grade stocks? A: Depends on strategy. Day traders might target Technical A with Fundamental F. Value investors might buy Fundamental A with Sentiment F.
What's Next?
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Company Story → - Business overview
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