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Automated technical analysis — buy and sell triggers on any stock you open.
TI Wave is Trade Ideas automated technical analysis. It gives you a buy and sell trigger for any stock you open and any timeframe you choose. Real-time AI adapts the EMA bands to each stock and marks a clear B or S on the chart. Then you can send the trade to your broker.
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How it works
Automated technical analysis means buy and sell triggers drawn for you
Open a stock. Pick a timeframe. TI Wave adapts. That is the product: Buy and Sell Trigger for any stock you open and any timeframe you choose. TI Wave gives you a clear entry and exit on the chart you already have open.
- Any stock you open — Wave personalizes to the symbol, not a generic market overlay.
- Any timeframe you choose — scalp, day trade, swing or hold longer. The bands adapt to each timeframe.
- Clear B / S — green buy, red sell on the chart. Impossible to miss.
- Adaptive EMA bands — real-time AI fine-tunes them for each stock as the market moves.
Real-time AI optimization
EMA bands that adapt to every stock
TI Wave’s AI constantly analyzes market data and fine-tunes the EMA bands for each stock in real time. You get Personalized AI Signals: buy and sell triggers made for the stock you are watching, based on how it is trading right now.
- Per-stock adaptation — bands belong to the ticker you opened.
- Real-time optimization — signals stay relevant as the market moves.
- Trend cloud and markers — see the trend and the trigger together.
Clear visual trading signals
Green B. Red S. Clear Entry & Exit on the chart.
TI Wave puts instant, actionable buy and sell signals right on your charts. The entry and exit are on the chart, not buried in a side panel.
- Impossible to miss — B and S buttons on the bars that matter.
- Stay with the trend — ride until Wave says exit; then move on.
- Cleaner view optional — hide markers and keep the cloud, or show only the last two Wave trades.
Scalp → swing
One system. Your timeframe. Your style.
Whether you scalp, swing trade or hold longer, TI Wave adjusts to any timeframe you choose. Keep trading the strategy you already run. The triggers match the timeframe on your chart.
Broker-compatible
We give you the signal. You choose where to send it.
TI Wave works with Interactive Brokers and the other brokerages Trade Ideas supports. When the chart triggers, you can send the trade. See Brokers and Trade Timing & Execution.
- Signal first — TI Wave makes the chart call.
- Your broker — send the order where you already trade.
- Trade it — use Brokerage Plus or Money Machine when you want the full set of trading tools.
Why TI Wave
Six reasons traders stick with TI Wave
Any stock, any timeframe
Day, swing, or longer. Wave works on the symbol and interval you open.
Clear Entry & Exit
No second-guessing. Wave marks when to enter and when to exit on the chart.
Real-time optimization
EMA bands keep adapting, so signals stay current with how the stock is trading.
Easy to read
Visual B/S on the chart — traders at every level can interpret and act.
Trade with conviction
Adaptive bands and clear markers remove the guesswork. You still make the final call.
Universe → chart
Scan for TI Wave setups, then open the chart
Market Explorer has built-in TI Wave strategy scans. They find stocks in strong trends and filter out low-volume noise. Idea Surfing then brings each one onto the chart, where the buy and sell signals appear. Pair with Market Scanner & Idea Generation and Streaming Alerts when you want the full hunt.
- Toolbar → New → Market Explorer — then right-click Strategy and choose TI Wave.
- Curated Wave scans — find trending stocks without watching every ticker.
- Then the chart — enable Browser Interface, apply TI Wave from the bar menu.
One desk, different jobs
TI Wave, Holly and Chart Pattern Recognition
Three tools on one desk, each with its own job:
- TI Wave — automated technical analysis on the chart you have open, with adaptive EMA bands and buy and sell triggers.
- Holly AI Signals — AI signals on live market data, with entries and exits tested by OddsMaker across the whole market. AI Signals.
- Real-time chart pattern recognition — finds patterns across the market with live alerts and filters. Chart Pattern Recognition.
Automated technical analysis
What “automated technical analysis” means in Trade Ideas
Some charting tools define automated technical analysis as auto-drawn trendlines, Fibonacci levels and heat maps. That saves drawing time, but it is a different job.
In Trade Ideas, automated technical analysis means TI Wave buy and sell triggers for any stock and timeframe, with real-time AI adapting EMA bands and a clear B or S on the chart. For patterns across the whole market, use real-time chart pattern recognition. To understand what is happening on a chart, use the in-chart AI Assistant.
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Learn it · sit with us
Users Guide + Trading Room
The Users Guide chapter “TI Wave: Buy & Sell Chart Signals” covers setup, the Browser Interface, Wave settings and Market Explorer scans. Prefer people who Really Know Trade Ideas? Join Barrie in the Trade Ideas Trading Room, Monday to Friday during market hours.
FAQ
Automated technical analysis & TI Wave — questions
What is automated technical analysis on Trade Ideas?
It is TI Wave: buy and sell triggers for any stock you open and any timeframe you choose. Real-time AI adapts the EMA bands to each stock and marks a green B or red S on the chart. That is a different job from auto-drawing Fibonacci levels and trendlines.
What is TI Wave?
TI Wave is the Trade Ideas tool for automated technical analysis. It is an AI-driven trend indicator with adaptive EMA bands and clear buy and sell signals on the chart.
Does TI Wave work on any stock and any timeframe?
Yes. It works on any stock you open and any timeframe you choose, from scalps to swing trades to longer holds. The AI adapts the bands to that stock and timeframe.
How are buy and sell signals shown?
Green B and red S directly on the chart. Settings let you show history, hide markers and keep the trend cloud, or focus on the last two Wave trades.
How does the AI optimize EMA bands?
Wave constantly analyzes market data and fine-tunes the EMA bands for each stock in real time. It is not a fixed, one-size indicator.
Is TI Wave broker-compatible?
Yes. Compatible with Interactive Brokers and available Trade Ideas brokerages. We give you the signal; you choose where to send it. See Brokers.
How is TI Wave different from Holly AI Signals?
Holly gives AI signals on live market data, tested by OddsMaker across the whole market. TI Wave gives automated technical analysis on the chart you opened. Use Holly to find the stock and Wave to time the chart.
How is TI Wave different from auto-drawn trendlines?
Auto-drawn tools draw trendlines, Fibonacci levels and support and resistance for you. TI Wave gives buy and sell triggers with adaptive EMA bands and a clear B or S. For patterns across the market, Trade Ideas uses real-time chart pattern recognition.
Can I scan for TI Wave signals?
Yes. In Market Explorer, choose Strategy, then TI Wave. It scans for stocks in strong trends that are ready for Wave on the chart.
Where do I learn TI Wave?
Users Guide chapter on TI Wave. Trade Ideas Trading Room for live help.
Automated technical analysis that triggers, not just draws.
TI Wave gives buy and sell triggers on any stock and any timeframe, with adaptive EMA bands. Sign up when you’re ready.