Getting Started
Everything you need to get going.
15 articles
New Users Starting Point
Starting guides
Getting Started with BigShort - New UsersThis guide introduces new users to BigShort charts, explaining how to read key indicators.
Will I Make Money?
Why You Should Rethink Setting Stop Losses and Hanging Limit OrdersWhy stop-losses and hanging limit orders can backfire in modern markets—and how smart traders protect themselves instead.
Why We Don’t Trade Power HourLearn why we recommend caution during power hour, especially for newer traders.
How Do I Find Good Trades?How to find winning trade ideas in five minutes or less
Quickstart for Day TradersIf you want to become profitable quickly, read more here
Quickstart for Swing TradersIf you want to become profitable quickly, read more
Software Sections
Guides for the different sections/tabs of BigShort
Understanding the Seasonality TabExplore SPY's 30-year historical trends with BigShort's Seasonality tab. Analyze performance by date and day for directional insights.
Dashboard & Top 10sBigShort's Dashboard offers Top 10 lists of tickers by NOFA, SmartFlow, Short Exempt, and Manipulation to help traders spot opportunities.
SF Segregated TabThis guide covers tools like SmartFlow, MomoFlow, and NOF charts, offering traders actionable insights and customizable views
DarkFlow TabIdentify where large off-exchange trades are happening across the market
Understanding the UltraFlow TabExplore UltraFlow: a BigShort tool aggregating Index data for insights on market trends, flows, and institutional activity.
Looking at the OptionFlow TabExplore large and/or unusual option activity for any ticker.
SmartFlow TabAn overview of the data and indicators available on BigShort's SmartFlow tab
Training TabIf you're new to BigShort, start here.