My First Stock Research
Scenario: You saw a stock trending on Twitter/TikTok/WSB and want to research it before investing.
Time: 5-10 minutes Platform: ✅ Both iOS & Web Best for: 🌱 First-time investors
The Situation
You're scrolling through Twitter and see $TSLA trending. Everyone's talking about it. You're curious but don't know where to start. Let's use Ape AI to research it properly.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Search for the Stock
📱 iOS:
Open Ape AI
Tap the Search icon (top right)
Type "TSLA"
Tap the result
🌐 Web:
Go to app.Ape AI.com
Click the Search bar (top) or press
/Type "TSLA"
Click the result or press Enter
Step 2: Check the AI Snapshot Grades
You'll land on the ticker page. First thing: check the 4 grades.
The 4 Grades:
Fundamental (A-F) - Company health, earnings, growth
Technical (A-F) - Chart patterns, momentum
Sentiment (A-F) - What analysts and social media say
Risk (A-F) - Downside risks, volatility
Quick interpretation:
A's and B's ✅ - Generally positive
C's ⚠️ - Neutral, be careful
D's and F's ❌ - Warning signs
Example: TSLA might show:
Fundamental: B- (good growth but pricey)
Technical: A+ (strong momentum)
Sentiment: A- (bullish overall)
Risk: C- (high volatility)
Step 3: Read "How It Makes Money"
Scroll down to the Company Story section. Tap/click the first card:
"How It Makes Money"
This explains:
Tesla's business model (EVs, energy, AI)
Main revenue streams
What products they sell
Read this to understand: What does this company actually do?
Step 4: Check "Pricey or Cheap"
This is the key valuation question! Scroll to the "Pricey or Cheap" card and tap/click to expand.
What you'll learn:
Is the stock overvalued or undervalued?
How does it compare to competitors?
What's a fair value estimate?
But we can go deeper with AI...
Step 5: Ask the AI "Is It Overvalued?"
Let's get AI analysis on the valuation.
📱 iOS:
Scroll down on the ticker page
Tap "Pricey or Cheap" quick prompt (if available)
OR
Go to Chat tab (bottom)
Use Quick Action: "Pricey or Cheap"
Select TSLA when prompted
🌐 Web:
Click Chat in sidebar
Click Prompts icon (or press
Ctrl+P)Select "Pricey or Cheap"
Type "TSLA" when asked
The AI will tell you:
Current valuation metrics
Compared to historical average
Compared to peers (other EV companies)
Whether it's expensive or cheap right now
Key risks to the valuation
This is the answer to: "Should I buy it at this price?"
Step 6: Read Bulls vs Bears
Go back to the ticker page (if you're in Chat) and scroll to Bulls vs Bears section.
You'll see:
Analyst breakdown: % Buy, Hold, Sell
Visual bar: Green (bullish) vs Red (bearish)
Bulls Say: Why people are optimistic
Bears Say: Why people are cautious
Read both sides! This prevents confirmation bias.
Step 7: Check the Risks ("Bagholder Risks")
Scroll to Company Story and tap "Bagholder Risks"
This tells you:
What could go wrong long-term
Risks for holding the stock
Warning signs to watch
Example TSLA risks:
Competition from legacy automakers
Dependence on Elon Musk
Regulatory changes
Valuation risk (if earnings disappoint)
Don't skip this! Every stock has risks.
Step 8: Compare Performance vs S&P 500
Scroll down to Performance Comparison
You'll see:
TSLA's return vs S&P 500 over time
Outperformance or underperformance %
Chart showing both performances
Why this matters:
If it's underperforming the market, why buy it?
If it's outperforming, is it sustainable?
Decision Framework
After your research, you should know:
✅ What the company does (How It Makes Money)
✅ If it's overvalued or not (Pricey or Cheap + AI analysis)
✅ What bulls and bears think (Sentiment)
✅ What could go wrong (Bagholder Risks)
✅ How it's performed (vs S&P 500)
Now ask yourself:
Do I understand the business?
Do I believe in the long-term story?
Am I comfortable with the valuation?
Can I handle the risks?
Is this better than just buying SPY (S&P 500)?
If YES to all 5 → Consider adding to watchlist or buying If NO to any → Keep researching or pass
💡 Pro Tips
Don't buy immediately - Add to watchlist first, watch for a few days
Check multiple sources - Ape AI is one tool, not the only tool
Read the risks - Don't just focus on the upside
Compare to alternatives - Check Related Companies on the ticker page
Start small - First investment? Use Paper Trading first!
What You Learned
🎓 You now know how to:
Search for any stock on Ape AI
Read AI Snapshot Grades
Understand company business model
Assess valuation (pricey or cheap)
Use AI for deeper analysis
Read Bulls vs Bears sentiment
Identify key risks
Compare performance to market
This process works for ANY stock, not just TSLA.
What's Next?
Add the stock to your watchlist:
📱 iOS: Tap the star icon (top right on ticker page)
🌐 Web: Click the star icon
Practice with paper trading:
Place a practice trade
Watch how it performs
Research more stocks:
Try the same process with other tickers
Use Themes to find similar stocks
Ask AI: "What are stocks similar to TSLA?"
Learn more about analysis:
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Buying based on hype alone - Twitter trends aren't research
❌ Ignoring the valuation - Overpriced stocks can fall even if the company is good
❌ Only reading Bulls Say - Always check Bears Say too
❌ Skipping risk analysis - Every stock has risks
❌ Investing money you can't afford to lose - Only invest what you can lose
Questions?
Still not sure about something?
Ask in Discord
Want to try another workflow?
Finding My First Investment - Build a long-term portfolio
Learning with Paper Trading - Practice risk-free
Congrats! 🎉 You just did your first proper stock research. Keep learning, start small, and never invest what you can't afford to lose.
🦍🚀 Let's find that alpha!
Last updated