❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Questions, Answered.

Everything you need to know about how the platform works, what the signals mean, and how to use the data effectively.

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For a deeper explanation of the investment concepts and methodology behind TechnoFunda, visit the About & Methodology page. This FAQ covers practical questions about using the platform.

Signals & Rankings
Prime is the highest signal tier. Read it as: the stock's analytical profile shows the broadest alignment — outperforming the market and its own sector across multiple timeframes simultaneously, with trend and momentum all confirmed. It is the platform's strongest data classification — a research starting point, not a trading instruction.

Confirmed is one step below — the stock is a consistent RS leader and momentum is solid, but not every factor is at peak alignment. Prime is when everything aligns at once across all measured factors.

Below Confirmed, you'll find RS Leader (positive RS on the primary period), Watch (setup building but not confirmed), Neutral (mixed readings), and RS Breakdown (underperforming on multiple timeframes).
The platform ranks stocks on relative performance — not absolute price movement. If your stock rose 8% but the market rose 15%, it is actually underperforming on a relative basis, and its RS score will reflect that.

A stock that rises less than its benchmark is losing ground relative to the alternatives. The platform is designed to surface stocks attracting capital more than the average — rising with the market is not the same as leading the market.
RS_Chain shows a stock's leadership position in the top-down hierarchy:

S>Sec>Idx — Stock beats its sector AND the sector beats the market index. Full alignment — the strongest possible RS context.
S>Idx — Stock beats the index, but its sector is lagging. The stock is an outlier leader in a weak sector.
S>Sec — Stock is outperforming within its sector, but the sector itself is lagging the market.
— — Stock is underperforming both its sector and the market.

The highest-conviction setups are S>Sec>Idx — where both the macro (sector) and micro (stock) are working together.
RS Percentile (1–99) shows where a stock ranks within its entire market universe. A score of 95 means the stock has outperformed 95% of all other stocks in that country over the measurement period.

It is similar to the IBD Relative Strength Rating. A score above 80 means the stock is in the top fifth of its market — a meaningful filter for identifying true leaders. Scores below 40 indicate chronic underperformers.
Supertrend is a dynamic trend indicator. When price is above the Supertrend level, the trend is classified as Up; when below, it is classified as Down. The level adapts automatically as market volatility changes.

The platform shows two Supertrend readings per stock:
ST(d) — Daily Supertrend (short-term trend direction).
ST(w) — Weekly Supertrend (medium-term trend direction).

When both show an upward trend alongside positive RS, the trend alignment is confirmed across multiple timeframes. This is analytical context — not a signal to act.
The Trend column classifies the stock's current price structure across multiple timeframes. There are 7 tiers:

Super — In the strongest possible uptrend across all timeframes; everything aligned upward.
Strong — Firmly in uptrend on both short and medium timeframes.
Positive — Clear uptrend on the primary timeframe.
Improving — Recovering from a pullback; trend turning constructive.
Neutral — No clear directional trend at present.
Weak — Trend under pressure; showing signs of deterioration.
Bearish — In a clear downtrend across multiple timeframes.
Sector strength combines how stocks within a sector are performing in relative strength terms — against the broader market and against their own sector — with momentum and trend data across the full group, to score the sector as a whole.

The result is a sector ranking that reflects the actual participation and leadership within each sector. The exact scoring is proprietary, but the principle is simple: sectors where more stocks are leading the market are ranked higher.
Data & Coverage
All data is end-of-day — updated automatically after each market session closes across all 28 markets. There is no intraday or live pricing.

This is a research and analysis platform, not an execution tool. All signals and rankings reflect the prior day's closing data.
Each country report is independent — all rankings are within each market, not across all 28 globally. A "Prime" stock in India is ranked against the Indian market. A "Prime" stock in Germany is ranked against the German market.

The 28-market coverage exists because strong sectors and themes often appear across multiple regions simultaneously — tracking them globally gives you a broader view of where institutional capital is flowing, even if you only invest in one market.
Each market covers a fixed universe of stocks based on major index constituent lists. Very small-cap or recently-listed stocks may not be included yet as the universe is updated periodically.

Stocks with insufficient price history or data quality issues are also excluded from ranking. If a stock is missing, it is either outside the current coverage universe or has been excluded due to data quality checks.
Yes, for India and select markets, the platform incorporates fundamental metrics including Sales Growth (YoY & QoQ), PAT (Profit After Tax) Growth, ROE (Return on Equity), Debt/Equity, EPS, P/E ratio, and Market Cap.

These feed into the Fin_Score (Financial Score, 0–5) and influence the overall signal tier for stocks with strong fundamentals. Fundamental data is sourced from public financial databases and updated on a delayed basis — it is not real-time earnings data.
RS is measured across multiple timeframes — from short-term (days) to medium-term (weeks) to long-term (months). Each timeframe captures a different aspect of momentum:

Short-term RS — Reflects recent price leadership over the past few weeks.
Medium-term RS — Captures trend consistency over the past few months.
Long-term RS — Shows sustained leadership over a full market cycle.

A stock that ranks well across all timeframes simultaneously shows the broadest and most durable momentum — not just a short-term spike.
The platform automatically detects 8 chart pattern types on both daily and weekly timeframes:

Cup & Handle · Bull Flag · VCP (Volatility Contraction Pattern) · Pennant · Ascending Triangle · Double Bottom · Inverse Head & Shoulders · Symmetrical Triangle

Only recently formed patterns are shown — older patterns lose their analytical relevance once the setup window passes. Patterns are enhanced with RS context: a pattern in a high-RS stock is flagged more prominently than the same pattern in a weak stock.
Using the Platform
No. The platform provides signal classification and ranking data — not personalised investment advice. How to read a signal: a "Prime" classification means a stock scores highly on momentum and relative strength metrics across multiple factors. It does not tell you how much to allocate, when to enter, or where to place a stop.

Those decisions depend on your personal financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment strategy. The Trade Setups tab provides suggested stop levels based on price structure — these are reference points, not instructions.
The Opportunities tab shows the top-ranked stocks per sector, sorted by RS score within each sector group. A suggested top-down research approach:

1. Start with the Sectors tab — identify which sectors are showing the strongest RS ranking.
2. Go to Opportunities — focus on stocks from the leading sectors, which appear at the top of the tab.
3. Filter for stocks with RS_Chain = S>Sec>Idx — these have full top-down RS alignment.
4. Check the Patterns tab for any recently detected chart structures in those stocks.
5. Review the Trade Setups tab for price structure context.

This is a research workflow — not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. All decisions remain with the individual investor.
The platform provides multiple signal columns that reflect different timeframe perspectives. Short-term signals focus on recent price momentum and daily trend. Longer-term signals look at sustained RS leadership over weeks and months.

Stocks that show strong signals across multiple timeframes simultaneously have the broadest confirmation — the analysis is consistent from the short-term to the longer-term view.

In all cases, stocks showing full RS_Chain alignment (S>Sec>Idx) have the strongest top-down context — meaning both the sector and the individual stock are outperforming the market.

This platform provides analysis data only. It does not recommend which stocks to select, when to enter, or how long to hold. Those are personal investment decisions.
The platform is built around momentum and relative strength analysis, which is most relevant for shorter to medium-term market analysis (weeks to months). The RS and signal metrics are calculated over these timeframes.

Longer-horizon investors may find the Sector Rotation and Market Breadth tabs useful for broader market context. However, this platform is a technical analysis and momentum research tool — it is not designed as a comprehensive resource for multi-year investment decisions, which typically require additional fundamental and valuation analysis.

This is not a recommendation for any investment approach. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and with professional guidance.
The RS Sleeves tab organises stocks into pre-ranked groups by RS strength — Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative tiers. These groupings reflect the relative RS and trend strength of stocks, sorted to make it easier to compare across different risk profiles.

Aggressive: Highest RS stocks with strong momentum across multiple timeframes.
Moderate: Balanced RS and trend alignment with broader sector coverage.
Conservative: Positive RS with additional fundamental support factors.

These groupings are analytical classifications only — not investment advice or portfolio recommendations. They do not constitute a suggestion to buy or sell any security.
The Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) plots sectors on two axes — RS Ratio (horizontal) and RS Momentum (vertical) — to show their current position in the rotation cycle:

Leading (top-right) — High RS and improving momentum. Sectors showing the strongest relative performance.
Weakening (bottom-right) — High RS but momentum beginning to slow. Sectors that may be in the late phase of their cycle.
Lagging (bottom-left) — Weak RS and weak momentum. Sectors underperforming the market.
Improving (top-left) — Weak RS but momentum turning upward. Early-stage RS improvement — sectors to watch for potential rotation into leadership.

Sectors generally rotate clockwise through these quadrants over time.
Access & Account
Some content is available only to registered (signed-in) users. This includes the full stock table rows, scan results, chart patterns, and the RRG chart. Signing in is free — click "Sign in" in the top-right corner of any page.

Signing in unlocks the full platform. No payment is required for any currently gated content — registration is free.
Sign-in is handled via secure third-party authentication — the platform never sees or stores your password. Only your account name and profile photo are used to display your identity in the navigation bar.

The platform does not store trading data, portfolio information, or personal financial details. All market data on the site is public pricing data — nothing personalised is collected or stored.
Data quality issues — wrong sector classification, stale price data, missing stocks — can be reported via the Feedback link on the homepage. Please include the stock ticker, the country, and what you observed vs what you expected.

Note: price data is sourced from public financial databases and is occasionally delayed or incorrect at the source. The platform monitors data quality automatically and flags runs with high failure rates — but individual data point errors may take time to surface.
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Important Disclaimer — Please Read: TechnoFunda is an automated, educational market-analysis platform. All content on this website — including RS classifications, momentum scores, rankings, analytical tiers, and any labels such as "Prime", "Confirmed", or "RS Leader" — is provided for informational and educational purposes only and must not be construed as investment advice, a research report, or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security or financial instrument.

We are not registered with any financial regulator as an Investment Adviser or Research Analyst — including SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), the SEC or FINRA (United States), the FCA (United Kingdom), or any equivalent authority in any other jurisdiction. Nothing on this platform is tailored to your personal financial situation, investment objectives, or risk tolerance.

Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. Past performance of any classification, score, or analytical framework shown here is not indicative of future results. Market data displayed may be delayed, inaccurate, or incomplete.

You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. Always conduct your own independent research and consult a licensed, registered investment adviser or a qualified financial professional regulated in your jurisdiction before making any investment decision. TechnoFunda and its creators accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.

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Important Disclaimer — Please Read: TechnoFunda is an automated, educational market-analysis platform. All content on this platform — including signal classifications, RS rankings, analytical tier labels ("Prime", "Confirmed", "RS Leader", "Watch", "Avoid"), sector rankings, breadth indicators, and any other analytical output — is provided for informational and educational purposes only and must not be construed as investment advice, a research report, or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security or financial instrument.

We are not registered with any financial regulator as an Investment Adviser or Research Analyst — including SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), the SEC or FINRA (United States), the FCA (United Kingdom), or any equivalent authority in any other jurisdiction. Nothing on this platform is tailored to your personal financial situation, investment objectives, or risk tolerance.

Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. Past performance of any classification, score, or analytical framework shown here is not indicative of future results. Market data shown may be delayed, inaccurate, or incomplete.

You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. Always conduct your own independent research and consult a licensed, registered investment adviser or a qualified financial professional regulated in your jurisdiction before making any investment decision. TechnoFunda and its creators accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.