Your signals.
Your strategy.
Free stock ideas delivered.
Backseat Alpha is a customizable stock screener with AI assistant that delivers market insights straight to your inbox. Set your criteria, choose your schedule, and let the ideas come to you.
How It Works
Three simple steps to get customized stock ideas in your inbox
Choose Your Strategy
Select from proven preset strategies like Turnaround Tactics or Cash Machines, or build your own custom screening criteria.
Set Your Schedule
Decide how often you want to receive stock ideas - daily, weekly, or monthly. You're in control of the frequency.
Get Ideas Delivered
Receive clean, newsletter-style emails with spotlighted stocks, company overviews, and detailed Excel files with full market data.
AI Assistant for Instant Market Intelligence
Get real-time answers about stocks, financial concepts, and screening strategies. Our advanced AI chat assistant analyzes company data, explains complex metrics, and helps you make informed investment decisions—all through natural conversation.
- Company Analysis: Deep insights on any NYSE or NASDAQ stock
- Strategy Guidance: Personalized screening recommendations
- Financial Education: Clear explanations of metrics and concepts
- Real-time Data: Up-to-date market information and insights
Pre-built Strategies Ready to Use
Choose from expertly crafted preset strategies designed around proven market patterns. Each preset targets specific investment approaches - from value recovery to momentum plays.
Explore Presets
Build Your Own Custom Screener
Fine-tune dozens of financial metrics to match your exact investment criteria. From valuation ratios to growth metrics, insider transactions to analyst targets - you control every parameter.
Build Custom Screen
Clean, Professional Email Delivery
Every email includes spotlighted stocks with company overviews and a detailed Excel attachment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backseat Alpha really free?
Yes, completely free. No credit card required, no hidden fees. We believe everyone should have access to quality stock screening tools and AI-powered market insights.
What can the AI assistant help me with?
Our AI assistant can analyze any NYSE or NASDAQ company, explain financial metrics, recommend screening strategies, and answer questions about market concepts. It's like having a financial analyst available 24/7.
What markets do you cover?
We currently cover NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies with comprehensive fundamental data, insider transactions, and analyst targets.
How often can I receive stock ideas?
You choose the frequency - daily, weekly, or monthly. Adjust your schedule anytime from your settings.
Can I use multiple screening strategies?
Absolutely. You can subscribe to multiple presets or create several custom screeners to cover different investment approaches.
What data is included in each email?
Each email highlights up to 3 featured stocks with company overviews and analysis. An Excel file attachment includes the complete screened list with additional metrics.
Is this investment advice?
No. Backseat Alpha is an educational tool that helps you identify investment opportunities. All investment decisions are yours to make.
How accurate is the AI assistant?
The AI assistant uses real-time market data and company fundamentals to provide accurate analysis. However, like all tools, it's meant to inform your research, not replace your own due diligence.
Ready to Start Screening?
Chat with our AI assistant, choose a preset strategy, or build your own custom screener. No signup required.