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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about finding stocks to buy, reading signals, and using Upsignum's three strategies.
General
- What is Upsignum?
- Upsignum is a free platform that surfaces weekly stock entry and exit signals across the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30, Russell 1000, and Russell 2000. It runs three strategies — Weekly Momentum, Long-Term Value, and Quality at a Discount — so you can find which stocks to buy without hours of chart reading.
- Is Upsignum free?
- Yes. All dashboards, signal tables, and ticker detail pages are free to use. You can view buy and sell signals, value picks, and undervalued stocks without creating an account.
- How often are signals updated?
- Every week after the US market closes. The engine scans all five indexes, recalculates momentum, value, and discount scores, and refreshes every dashboard automatically.
- What stocks does Upsignum cover?
- Upsignum covers every stock in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30, Russell 1000, and Russell 2000 — over 2,000 US-listed companies.
- Is Upsignum financial advice?
- No. Upsignum provides informational signals only. It is not a registered investment adviser and does not recommend buying or selling any specific stock. Always do your own research or consult a licensed professional before trading.
Strategies — Finding Stocks to Buy
- How do I find stocks to buy this week?
- Open the Weekly Momentum dashboard. Stocks highlighted in green have just reclaimed their EMA basis with RSI momentum confirmation on the weekly chart — these are the buy candidates for the current week. Red stocks are exit signals. Open the Momentum dashboard
- What is the Weekly Momentum strategy?
- Each week the engine plots a Signum Band around the EMA basis on every stock. When price breaks above the band with rising RSI, the stock turns green (buy candidate). When it drops below with fading momentum, it turns red (exit). The weekly timeframe filters out daily noise and keeps you aligned with the dominant trend.
- What are the best value stocks to buy?
- The Long-Term Value dashboard screens for quality businesses (strong ROIC, ROE, and free cash flow growth) and highlights those that have pulled back near their 200-week moving average. Stocks in the "buy zone" are the highest-conviction value picks — quality names at historically attractive prices. Open the Value dashboard
- What is the 200-week moving average and why does it matter?
- The 200-week moving average (200WMA) represents roughly four years of price history and acts as a long-term support level. When a quality stock pulls back to within 5% of its 200WMA, history shows it’s often a favorable entry point for long-term investors.
- How do I find undervalued stocks?
- The Quality at a Discount dashboard screens for fundamentally strong businesses and checks whether the market is pricing them meaningfully below fair value. Stocks in the "discount zone" are trading at least 15% below their estimated fair value — a margin-of-safety entry. Open the Discount dashboard
- What is a margin of safety?
- A margin of safety means buying a stock well below its estimated intrinsic value. The gap between the current price and fair value acts as a buffer against estimation errors and market downturns. The wider the margin, the lower the risk.
Using the Platform
- How do I use the Upsignum Score?
- The Upsignum Score (0–100) is a composite of trend, momentum (RSI), and volatility positioning. A high score means strong momentum with room to run; a low score suggests fading momentum or over-extension. Use it as a quick way to rank stocks within a dashboard.
- Can I filter stocks by index or sector?
- Yes. Every dashboard has index and sector filters. You can narrow down to just the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30, Russell 1000, or Russell 2000, and then filter further by sector (Technology, Healthcare, etc.).
- Can I save stocks to a watchlist?
- Yes. Create a free account, then click the star icon on any stock to add it to your personal watchlist. Your watchlist is accessible from any device.
- How do I read the trade setup on a ticker page?
- The trade setup shows the ideal entry zone, patient entry price, price target, and cycle duration history. Green entries are actionable; amber means acceptable but wait for confirmation; red means the stock is extended and you should wait for a pullback.
Still have a question? Reach out via the contact information on our disclaimer page. Upsignum is for informational purposes only — not financial advice.