Your signals.
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Backseat Alpha is a customizable stock screener that delivers market insights straight to your inbox. Set your filters, choose your delivery schedule, and let the data come to you.
How It Works
Choose Your Approach
Start with ready-made Presets for proven patterns, explore targeted Screeners for specific market behaviors, or build your own custom filters in DIY Settings.
Set Your Delivery
Get a one-time snapshot or schedule recurring emails (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). Results are always based on fresh market data.
Receive Insights
Each email includes curated stock picks with company overviews, performance signals, fundamental metrics, and financial analysis—all matched to your exact criteria.
Presets: Start Fast with Proven Patterns
Presets are pre-configured investment strategies based on established market behaviors. Each preset automatically selects parameters that match a distinct pattern—like turnarounds, momentum plays, or dividend-focused stocks.
Perfect for getting started quickly without building filters from scratch.
Explore Presets
Screeners: Focused on Specific Signals
Screeners are specialized filters designed to answer concrete questions: Who's running the company? What's the market positioning? What do analysts expect?
From insider activity to low P/E ratios, each screener targets a single, well-defined characteristic.
Browse ScreenersDIY Settings: Build Your Own Screen
Take full control with custom parameter selection. Choose from market cap, dividend yield, short and long-term returns, beta, valuation ratios, and sector filters.
Set your expertise level to adjust the tone and depth of analysis. Schedule delivery and attach Excel files for deeper research.
Create Custom Screen
α Chat: Hints from the backseat alpha
Not sure where to start? Have questions about financial terms or how our tools work? The Backseat Alpha Assistant is here to help.
Ask about presets, screeners, subscription options, or get plain-language explanations of concepts like beta, dividend yield, P/E ratios, and more. It's like having a knowledgeable friend in the backseat.
Start ChattingWhat You'll Receive
Each Backseat Alpha email includes curated stock picks that match your exact filters. Every company entry provides:
- Business Overview: Context on what the company does
- Performance Signals: Short and long-term price movements
- Fundamental Metrics: Valuation, profitability, and growth indicators
- Financial Lens: Analysis explaining why the company fits your criteria and what the market is pricing in
Optional Excel attachments provide full datasets with additional metrics for deeper analysis.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose your approach and start receiving stock ideas tailored to your strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backseat Alpha free to use?
Yes, completely free. You can use presets, screeners, and DIY settings without any cost. We don't require payment or credit card information.
What's the difference between Presets, Screeners, and DIY Settings?
Presets are ready-made strategies based on proven patterns (turnarounds, momentum, dividends). Screeners filter for specific characteristics like insider activity or P/E ratios. DIY Settings let you build completely custom screens with your own parameters.
How often can I receive stock ideas?
You can choose one-time delivery or set up recurring emails: daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. You can also select the time of day (UTC) for delivery.
Is this investment advice?
No. Backseat Alpha provides informational and educational content only. The stock ideas are generated automatically based on your filters and do not constitute recommendations to buy or sell securities. Always do your own research.
What markets does Backseat Alpha cover?
We screen the entire universe of U.S.-listed stocks on the NASDAQ and NYSE exchanges.
How do I unsubscribe from emails?
Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it and you'll be removed immediately—no questions asked.
What does the "Expertise Level" setting do?
It adjusts the tone and depth of the analysis in your emails. Beginner gets simpler explanations, Intermediate includes more context, and Expert provides concise, technical insights.
Can I attach an Excel file to my results?
Yes. When configuring your delivery, check the "Attach Excel" option. You'll receive a spreadsheet with the full list of matching stocks and additional metrics for deeper analysis.
What is the α Chat assistant?
It's a built-in helper that can explain how Backseat Alpha works, define financial terms (like beta, market cap, or dividend yield), and guide you through choosing the right preset or screener.
Is my email address stored or shared?
For one-time emails, your address is used only for delivery and immediately deleted. For subscriptions, we store it only as long as you're subscribed. We never sell or share your data with third parties.