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Use NorthRiver Trade to organize what you follow, document your assumptions, and explore risk-aware scenarios. Features are designed to be informative, not predictive, so you can make decisions with clearer context.

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Alerts

Reminder-style alerts based on levels or events you define.

Notes

Write and review a thesis to keep decisions consistent.

Features are designed for planning and education. They do not execute trades and do not guarantee outcomes.

Core feature areas

Each feature is intended to support a transparent workflow: gather information, record assumptions, compare scenarios, and review.

Market snapshots

Open an instrument view to see a structured summary: recent ranges, volatility context, and common reference levels. Snapshots are meant to help you start your research with a consistent baseline, not to provide a recommendation.

You can use snapshots to compare instruments side by side and decide what deserves deeper analysis based on your own criteria.

Watchlists

Create watchlists for themes like dividends, sector rotation, macro hedges, or short-term setups. Add tags and notes that explain why an item is on your list so you can review intent later.

Watchlists are most useful when paired with a review schedule that fits your approach.

Alert rules

Set reminders based on the conditions you care about, such as a price reaching a defined level or a range breakout you want to re-check. Alerts are informational; they do not place orders and they should not be treated as signals.

Good alerts reduce noise by notifying you only when it is time to review your thesis.

Risk sizing and scenarios

Use position-sizing tools to estimate how a stop distance and a chosen risk limit might translate into a position size. Scenario comparisons can help you consider multiple outcomes before committing capital.

Outputs depend on your inputs and do not predict performance. Many users treat these tools as a planning checklist.

Learning hub

Educational resources that explain terminology and mechanics in plain language so users can ask better questions and reduce avoidable mistakes.

Foundations

Topics include order types, spreads, liquidity, and volatility. The focus is on understanding how markets work, not on promises.

Frameworks

Learn how to define a thesis, identify invalidation points, and set a review cadence. Frameworks are adaptable to different styles.

Risk controls

Coverage includes diversification basics, leverage considerations, and common pitfalls. The goal is to encourage disciplined decision-making.

Built for clarity and review

A feature set is only useful if it encourages consistent behavior. The platform emphasizes readable layouts, structured note-taking, and clear boundaries about what the tools can and cannot do. That helps users keep expectations realistic and focus on decision quality.

Transparent functionality
Journaling prompts

Templates help you record assumptions, catalysts, and what would change your mind. Notes are for your review and learning.

Consent-first analytics

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Responsive layouts

Mobile-first and keyboard-accessible components with visible focus styles. The interface is designed for readability.

Bilingual entry

Choose English or French via the header. Layout and navigation remain consistent across languages for ease of use.

Important note

The platform does not provide personalized investment advice and does not guarantee results. Any examples are for education and may not reflect real market conditions.

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