Research infrastructure for self-directed investors

Research every position. See the whole portfolio.

Stackz brings quarterly earnings, valuation, catalysts, risk, and your actual holdings into one focused desk—so the next decision starts with evidence, not another open tab.

15 days of Pro · no card required · read-only brokerage link

Built for contextResearch a company on its own, then see what owning it means for concentration, income, and portfolio risk.

Stackz / company dossier Research live
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Technology / consumer electronics
$000.00
Illustrative snapshot
OverviewQuarterly earningsValuationTechnicalsDividends
Earnings / estimate vs actual8 quarters
Illustrative quarterly earnings history comparing estimates with actual results
QuarterEstimateActualSurprise
Q4 '251.601.64+2.5%
Q3 '251.421.39−2.1%
Q2 '251.351.40+3.7%
Q1 '251.291.33+3.1%
Thesis check

Three beats in four quarters support execution quality. The open question is whether the current valuation already prices in that durability.

Research views: earnings · valuation · risk · portfolio fit Illustrative data
One continuous evidence chain
Quarterly earnings Company research Scenario modeling Read-only portfolio
The investor workflow

From ticker to decision—without losing the plot.

A serious research process should connect the company, the market, and the portfolio. Stackz keeps that chain intact from the first question to the final scenario.

01

Start with the company

Inspect quarterly EPS, estimate surprises, valuation methods, technical context, dividends, and the next earnings date.

Company dossier
02

Build the evidence stack

Bring catalysts, news, signal context, and the open questions around the thesis into a single research surface.

Thesis check
03

Measure portfolio fit

See whether the idea adds diversification or quietly doubles down on the same sector, factor, or concentration risk.

Exposure read
04

Pressure-test the decision

Use scenarios, backtests, portfolio optimization, and income projections to examine what could happen next.

Decision memo
Stackz AI daily briefing showing market conditions, portfolio movement, action items, and an AI analysis
The daily research brief turns the current portfolio and market regime into a short action queue.Actual product surface · sample account data
Research workstation

The full quarter, not the headline.

Price alone does not tell you whether a company is executing. Stackz organizes the earnings path, estimate history, valuation context, and portfolio impact into a repeatable review.

One symbol · multiple research lenses
R / 01

Quarterly earnings tape

Review EPS estimates against actual results, surprise direction, historical cadence, and the next reported earnings date.

Quarter historyEstimate vs actualSurprise %Next report
R / 02

Valuation & market structure

Compare multi-method valuation context with trend, momentum, volume, and technical indicators before treating a price move as a thesis.

Valuation rangeRSI / MACDPrice historyAnalyst context
R / 03

Income & capital return

Inspect dividend history, yield, payout context, your received income, and DRIP projections alongside the core company research.

Dividend historyYieldDRIP pathYour income
R / 04

Portfolio-aware conclusion

Carry the company view into concentration, correlation, sector exposure, tax context, and scenario analysis tied to the positions you hold.

Position weightCorrelationScenario labRisk budget
Different mandates, one evidence base

Built for the person doing the work.

Start as a self-directed investor. Move between portfolio management, active-trading, research, and finance-professional lenses without rebuilding the analysis from scratch.

PRIMARY / 01

Self-directed investor

Understand what you own, why it moved, and where the portfolio needs attention.

  • Morning portfolio brief
  • Income and exposure
  • Plain-English research
LENS / 02

Active trader

Move from technical setup to position sizing with the company and portfolio still in view.

  • Momentum and signals
  • Risk calculator
  • Trade journal
LENS / 03

Independent researcher

Compare quarters, challenge a thesis, and keep the research surface disciplined.

  • Earnings history
  • Valuation methods
  • Catalyst monitoring
LENS / 04

Finance professional

Use a consistent analytical frame for market monitoring, company review, and scenario work.

  • Comparable evidence
  • Decision memos
  • Scenario analysis
Why the desk is different

Less noise. More traceable thinking.

Stackz is designed around the questions that follow the first answer: what changed, what supports it, what could break it, and what it means for the portfolio.

Portfolio-aware by default

Link through Plaid read-only and research against current holdings, account mix, concentration, and income context.

No trading access

Multiple analytical lenses

Move through company fundamentals, earnings, technicals, valuation, risk, dividends, and scenarios without changing products.

One research workflow

Questions grounded in context

Ask the AI coach about a holding, candidate, income target, or risk cluster with your latest portfolio snapshot available.

Your data, your decision
Simple entry, room to grow

Use the research desk for 15 days.

Start with Pro access and find out whether Stackz improves your actual research routine. No payment details are required to begin.

No card · cancel anytime
Free

Core portfolio tracking for one linked brokerage.

$0
Premium

Advanced risk, scenarios, and higher analysis usage.

$15 / month
Why Stackz exists
The research should get sharper as you move from stock to portfolio—not reset.

Stackz is built to keep the company thesis, the market evidence, and the investor's real exposure in the same conversation. The software does the organizing and analysis. You keep the judgment.

John · builds Stackz and runs it on his own portfolio

Trust boundary

Your research desk should not control your money.

Stackz analyzes account and market information. It is deliberately separated from the ability to trade, withdraw funds, or move cash.

01 / Plaid connection

Brokerage credentials stay with Plaid. Stackz receives read-only portfolio information.

02 / No execution

Stackz cannot place a trade, withdraw funds, or move cash from a linked account.

03 / Data protection

Portfolio records are protected in transit and at rest, with account-level access controls.

04 / Stripe billing

Payment details are handled through Stripe rather than stored in the research workspace.

Before you open the desk

Questions serious investors ask.

Stackz is an educational research and analytics product. It helps organize evidence and model possibilities; it does not make the investment decision for you.

What can I research on a stock page?

The company workspace brings together price history, technical indicators, dividends, valuation context, and quarterly earnings history including estimate-versus-actual results and earnings surprises. Availability can vary by security and data source.

How is this different from a market-data terminal?

Stackz connects company research to your actual portfolio. The goal is not simply to show more data, but to help you see how a thesis affects concentration, income, correlation, risk, and the scenarios you care about.

Can Stackz trade or move my money?

No. Stackz uses read-only brokerage data and cannot place trades, withdraw funds, or move cash.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. Pro starts with a free 15-day trial without a credit card.

Which brokerages work?

Stackz uses Plaid, which supports many major US brokerages. Availability depends on the institution and account type.

Does Stackz replace primary-source research or investment advice?

No. Stackz AI provides educational analytics for self-directed investors. Confirm material information with company filings and other primary sources, and use qualified professional advice when you need it.

What happens after the trial?

You can choose an available paid plan, cancel, or remain on the Free plan. Current prices are shown above.

Open the desk. Bring your next question.

Research the company, examine the quarter, and see the portfolio consequence before you make the call.

15 days Pro · no card · upgrade anytime