Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search stocks using AI?

To search stocks using AI with PromptingPicks, simply type your query in natural language. For example, ask "Find undervalued tech stocks with strong cash flow" or "Show me dividend stocks in the healthcare sector." Our AI powered by Google Gemini understands your intent and searches across 16,900+ stocks to find matches.

What makes PromptingPicks the best AI stock search tool?

PromptingPicks combines Google's advanced Gemini AI with real-time market data to create a powerful AI stock search tool. Unlike traditional screeners that require complex filters, our AI understands natural language queries, considers multiple factors simultaneously, incorporates recent news and events, and covers 16,900+ stocks across 6 global markets.

Can I use AI stock discovery for penny stocks?

Yes! PromptingPicks AI stock discovery works for penny stocks across all supported markets. Our database includes small-cap and micro-cap stocks from NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX Venture, ASX, and other exchanges. Simply search for "penny stocks with momentum" or specify your criteria like "small-cap biotech under $5" and our AI will find relevant matches.

Is PromptingPicks the best AI for micro-cap search?

PromptingPicks excels at micro-cap stock search because our AI can analyze companies that traditional screeners often miss. With coverage of 16,900+ stocks including TSX Venture, ASX small-caps, and US micro-caps, our AI stock scanner helps you discover micro-cap opportunities using natural language queries like "micro-cap mining stocks with recent catalysts."

How does AI stock search compare to manual screening?

AI stock search vs manual screening offers significant advantages:

• Natural language queries instead of complex filter configurations
• AI considers qualitative factors like news sentiment and catalysts
• Faster discovery across 16,900+ stocks
• AI finds opportunities that rigid filters miss
• Real-time search grounding incorporates the latest market information

Manual screening requires knowing exact metrics; AI understands your investment thesis.

What is a real-time AI stock scanner?

A real-time AI stock scanner combines live market data with advanced AI models. PromptingPicks uses Google Gemini with real-time search grounding to analyze stocks as you search. This means your queries incorporate the latest news, earnings reports, and market movements - not just static historical data.

What is ChartAI and how do I use it?

ChartAI is PromptingPicks' AI-powered chart analysis feature that provides instant technical analysis on any stock. Here's how to use it:

1. Navigate to ChartAI in the sidebar
2. Enter a stock ticker (e.g., AAPL, TSLA)
3. Click "Load Chart" to display the price chart
4. Select your preferred timeframe (1M to 5Y)
5. Click "Analyze with AI" for instant analysis

The AI identifies trends, support/resistance levels, chart patterns, and provides insights in plain English. Read our ChartAI guide →

What is Deep Research?

Deep Research is an advanced AI research tool that conducts comprehensive analysis on any investment topic. Simply enter your research question, and our AI will:

• Search multiple sources across the web
• Analyze fundamental and technical data
• Compile a detailed report in 1-5 minutes
• Include sources for verification

Example queries: "Analyze AAPL stock fundamentals" or "Compare the top 5 AI semiconductor companies." Learn more about Deep Research →

What is GUESSPX and how do I play?

GUESSPX is a free weekly game where you predict the S&P 500 closing price for Friday. Here's how it works:

• Navigate to GUESSPX in the sidebar
• View the current S&P 500 price and week details
• Enter your predicted Friday closing price
• Set your username for the leaderboard
• Lock in your guess before the deadline

The closest guess wins! You can update your prediction anytime before the deadline. It's free and fun! Read the GUESSPX guide →

How do I get daily market news emails?

PromptingPicks offers free daily market news emails to keep you informed:

1. Go to the News page
2. Click the "Get Daily Email" button
3. Confirm your subscription

You'll receive AI-curated market summaries, top headlines, and emerging themes in your inbox each market day (Monday-Friday). Learn more about Market News →

How do I create and manage watchlists?

Watchlists help you track stocks you're interested in:

• Go to Watchlists in the sidebar
• Click "+ New Watchlist" to create a list
• Add stocks by clicking ticker badges anywhere in the app
• View real-time prices and performance

Free users get 1 watchlist with 10 stocks. Premium users have unlimited watchlists. Read the Watchlist guide →

How does the Stock Leaderboard work?

The Stock Leaderboard is a community-driven voting system:

• Browse top-voted stocks by the community
• Upvote stocks you're bullish on, downvote if bearish
• Filter by region (US, Canada, Australia, Europe, India)
• View daily, weekly, or all-time rankings
• Search 16,900+ stocks across 6 global markets (Premium)

Discover what stocks the community is watching and add interesting finds to your watchlist. Learn more about the Leaderboard →

What is PromptingPicks?

PromptingPicks is an AI-powered portfolio simulation tool that uses Google's Gemini AI with real-time search. Build and track simulated portfolios using the latest publicly available information and news.

Is PromptingPicks financial advice?

No. PromptingPicks is NOT a registered investment advisor and does not provide financial advice, it is a simulation tool. PromptingPicks simply delivers publicly available market information through AI - we do not provide recommendations or information intended to be used for making investment decisions. All information is for portfolio simulation and AI generated news. AI can make errors and users should avoid using information on promptingpicks for their own portfolio.

Using promptingpicks for anything other than simulation and educational purposes is not encouraged.

How accurate is the AI?

Our AI uses Google's Gemini with real-time search grounding to aggregate publicly available market information. However, AI-generated content can have limitations and should be verified independently. This information is not intended for making investment decisions but for simulation purposes.

Can I try PromptingPicks without signing up?

Yes! We offer a Guest Mode that lets you explore the platform before creating an account. Guests can view the Stock Leaderboard rankings, browse the PromptingPicks featured watchlist, and see free-tier stock data. To vote on stocks, search for stocks, or create your own watchlists, you'll need to sign up for a free account.

What's included in the free tier?

The free tier includes:

• 5 AI requests per day
• Access to Weekly Market Updates
• Access to Next Week's Earnings news
• 1 watchlist with up to 10 stocks
• Basic stock performance data
• View the Stock Leaderboard

What's included in the premium subscription?

Premium subscribers get:

• 50 AI requests per hour
• Access to all stock news categories (Critical Minerals, Low Vol/High Growth, Deep Value, Biotech, Dividend Kings, Market News)
• Custom AI stock news prompts
• Unlimited watchlists
• Stock Leaderboard voting and search (16,900+ stocks across 6 regions)
• Real-time stock quotes and performance data
• Priority support

How much does premium cost?

Premium subscription pricing is displayed on the main page. Visit PromptingPicks.com to see current pricing and subscription options.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period. Please note that refunds are generally not provided except as required by law.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards through our secure payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

What browsers are supported?

PromptingPicks works on all modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for the best experience.

Is there a mobile app?

Currently, PromptingPicks is a web-based application optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers. We do not have native iOS or Android apps at this time.

I'm experiencing technical issues. What should I do?

Try these steps first:

• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Try a different browser
• Check your internet connection
• Disable browser extensions temporarily

If issues persist, contact us at support@promptingpicks.com.

How is my data protected?

We take data security seriously. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS), and we use Firebase's secure infrastructure. We do not store your full credit card information. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Do you share my data with third parties?

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with trusted service providers (like Firebase for hosting and Stripe for payments) who help us operate the service. We may share aggregated, anonymized data for analysis. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Can I delete my account?

Yes, you can delete your account at any time through your account settings. This will remove your personal information from our system, subject to legal retention requirements.

How do I contact support?

For any questions, issues, or feedback, please email us at support@promptingpicks.com. Premium subscribers receive priority support.

What are your support hours?

We monitor support requests during business hours (Australian Eastern Time). We aim to respond to all inquiries within 1-2 business days.

I have a feature request. How can I share it?

We love hearing from our users! Send your feature requests and suggestions to support@promptingpicks.com. We review all feedback and consider it for future updates.