Stock & ETF Alert FAQ
Everything you need to know about tracking assets and choosing how you receive notifications (scheduled updates and Asset Price Alerts by email, SMS, or both).
What is StockTextAlerts?
This free service sends updates on US stocks and ETFs you choose to follow. You receive a concise summary of price changes by email, SMS, or both. Create a free account to get started.
How do asset updates work?
Once you create an account and pick the asset tickers you want to follow, we compile updates based on your preferences. You can receive scheduled market asset price notifications, optional Asset Price Alerts, plus an optional daily digest and asset events notifications. You can choose whether each notification type is delivered by email, SMS, or both.
What are Asset Price Alerts?
Asset Price Alerts are optional, near real-time alerts that run during US market hours. They watch the symbols you track and send an alert when our price-movement score crosses your configured threshold. You can adjust Move size (Moderate or Large) and Market context (Standouts only or Any big move), plus choose how follow-up alerts work. We apply a per-symbol cooldown to avoid repeated alerts in a short window.
Can I choose which notifications are sent via email vs SMS?
Yes. Enable email and/or SMS, then choose which notification types are delivered to each channel (including Asset Price Alerts and Asset Events). Some add-ons (like News and Rumors) are email-only.
I didn’t receive my verification email. What should I do?
Check your spam folder, then use the resend button on the unconfirmed page to request a new verification email. If it still doesn’t arrive, email support@stocktextalerts.com or use our contact page.
Why did I get a rate limit message when changing my password, email, or deleting my account?
To protect your account, we limit how often you can attempt certain sensitive actions (password change, email change, account deletion). If you see a rate limit message, wait the specified number of minutes and try again. For password help, you can use the forgot-password flow. For other issues, contact support.
What assets can I track?
You can track US-listed stocks and ETFs. Simply search by ticker symbol or company name in your dashboard.
Is StockTextAlerts free?
Yes. Creating an account, tracking assets, and receiving email updates are completely free. SMS delivery is also available at no extra cost. Sign up for free.
How do I get asset alerts by text message?
After signing up, go to your dashboard and enable SMS as a notification channel. Add your phone number, verify it, and your updates will be sent as a text message in addition to (or instead of) email. To change SMS delivery preferences, update your notification settings in your dashboard.
When are updates sent?
You can choose up to five delivery times for scheduled market asset price notifications. Asset Price Alerts (if enabled) run during US market hours and can trigger as activity happens (with per-symbol cooldowns). The daily digest is sent once per day at your selected daily delivery time, and asset events (calendar events like earnings/dividends/splits, upcoming IPOs, and optional extras like insider trades and analyst consensus) are delivered at the same time (note: analyst consensus may be sent up to once per month).
What is the Daily Digest?
The Daily Digest is a once-daily summary of your tracked asset prices that’s separate from asset price alerts. You can add optional extras like News and Rumors for the assets you track. News and Rumors are email-only and may include clickable source links in the email.
What are Asset Events?
Asset Events is a daily notification that highlights upcoming calendar events (earnings/dividends/splits) and upcoming IPOs for the assets you track, plus optional extras like insider trades and analyst consensus. You can toggle calendar events separately from other sections and choose to receive them via email, SMS, or both.
What information is included in the updates?
Each update shows the ticker symbol, current price, and percentage change for every asset you track. It’s designed to be a quick, at-a-glance summary you can read in seconds.
Can I customize how the updates look?
Yes. Updates always include the ticker, current price, and percent change. You can also toggle sparklines (a small weekly price trend) and use live previews so you know what your email and SMS updates will look like.
Do I need to install an app?
No. StockTextAlerts works entirely through email and SMS. There is nothing to download or install. Create an account, manage your settings through our website, and receive your updates in your inbox or messaging app.
How do I add or remove assets from my watchlist?
Sign in to your dashboard to manage your watchlist. Use the asset search to find tickers and add them to your list. To remove an asset, click the remove button next to its name.
Is StockTextAlerts investment advice?
No. This is an informational service only. The data we provide should not be treated as investment advice. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Still have questions?
Send us a message via our contact page or email support@stocktextalerts.com and we’ll get back to you.