What is Stonki, exactly?

Stonki is your AI-powered investment advisor that goes beyond simple tracking. It helps you analyze markets and individual stocks, build complex option strategies, and acts as your personal portfolio manager. Simply describe your market ideas in plain English, and Stonki transforms them into structured trading plans—complete with monitoring, alerts, risk management, and ongoing performance analysis. Whether you're researching opportunities, implementing sophisticated strategies, or managing your entire portfolio, Stonki provides the intelligence and insights to help you trade smarter.

Is Stonki licensed for financial advice?

Stonki is operated by Quangentics Inc., a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For U.S. clients who enter into a written Client Agreement, we provide personalized investment advisory services on a non-discretionary basis, which creates a fiduciary relationship. However, it's important to note that SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement by the SEC and does not imply a certain level of skill or training. All investment decisions remain yours.

How do I start using Stonki on the web app?

Simply sign up to start your 14-day free trial, describe your trading idea in plain English, and our AI will transform it into a structured trading recipe. You can then monitor, adjust, and implement your strategies with Stonki's guidance and alerts.

What is a Stonki Recipe?

A Stonki Recipe is a structured trading plan created from your market ideas. It includes entry/exit conditions, risk management rules, and monitoring parameters. Think of it as a blueprint for your trading strategy that our AI helps you build and track, alerting you when conditions are met.

What's unique about Stonki compared to other tools?

Stonki acts as your proactive AI investment advisor. Simply describe what you're looking for in plain English—whether it's finding stocks with specific fundamental or technical criteria, building complex strategies, or tracking positions—and Stonki handles the rest. It continuously monitors your convictions, alerts you when conditions change, and keeps you informed without requiring any coding or constant manual checking. It's like having a dedicated analyst working 24/7 on your portfolio.

Can Stonki connect with my broker?

We're actively working on broker integrations that will allow Stonki to sync with your brokerage account. These connections will be read-only, meaning Stonki can view your positions and provide insights, but will never execute trades on your behalf. You'll maintain complete control over all trading decisions while Stonki provides intelligent analysis and recommendations based on your actual portfolio.

Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption for all data transmission and storage. Your trading strategies, account information, and personal data are protected with industry-standard security protocols. We never share your data with third parties.

Stonki offers two plans: Basic at $20/month with unlimited AI chat, real-time market data, and up to 3 active preset monitoring tasks; and Premium at $50/month with everything in Basic plus unlimited preset monitoring tasks, 5 custom monitoring tasks per month, and priority support. You can try Premium free for 14 days to explore all features before committing.

I'm totally new to investing—can I still use this?

Yes! Stonki is designed for traders of all levels. Our AI guides you through the process, explains market concepts, and helps you build sound strategies. Start with the Free Beta to learn the basics, then upgrade as you grow more confident.

AI Options Analysis: Volatility & High-Conviction Plays

Market Outlook: Volatility, Sector Rotation, and the AI Advantage

As we move deeper into December, the markets are presenting a fascinating—and slightly treacherous—landscape for traders. If you’ve been following the AI investment advice generated by Stonki, you know that last week marked a significant pivot point. The "easy money" in mega-cap tech is pausing, and capital is rotating aggressively into small caps and value stocks.

This week, we face a "double-header" of macro data: delayed Jobs numbers on Tuesday and critical CPI inflation data on Thursday. For options traders, this means volatility is back on the menu.

At Stonki, our mission is to provide you with personalized trading plans and AI-powered investment recommendations to navigate this turbulence. Remember, Stonki acts as your strategic partner—we analyze the data and suggest the moves, but you remain the captain of your ship, executing trades directly in your own brokerage account.

Here is your comprehensive market breakdown for the week of December 15-20, 2025.

Last Week Recap: The Great Rotation

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25bps last week, bringing the target range to 3.5-3.75%. While the market initially cheered, Chair Powell’s "wait and see" commentary on Thursday cooled the mood.

However, the headline indices don't tell the full story. We are witnessing a massive sector rotation:

SPY (S&P 500): Hit records, then pulled back (-1.08% Thursday).
QQQ (Nasdaq): Struggled significantly as investors trimmed exposure to AI high-flyers.
IWM (Russell 2000): The star of the show. Small caps rallied +2.7% for the week, fueled by lower interest rates which disproportionately benefit domestic companies.

Key Takeaway: Money is flowing OUT of crowded tech trades and INTO value and small caps. If your portfolio is 100% tech, this is your wake-up call to diversify.

This Week’s Outlook: High Volatility Expected

If you are looking for AI options advice, this week requires a focus on risk management. We have two major "Market Maker" events that could whip-saw prices.

📅 The Critical Timeline

Tuesday, Dec 16 (8:30 AM ET) - Jobs Report: Forecasts suggest +35K Nonfarm Payrolls. A strong beat could spook the market regarding future rate cuts.
Wednesday, Dec 17 (After Close) - Micron (MU) Earnings: A massive test for the chip sector.
Thursday, Dec 18 (8:30 AM ET) - CPI Inflation: The most critical print. Inflation is forecast at 3.2% YoY. Anything hotter could derail the Santa Claus rally.
Thursday Earnings: Nike (NKE), Accenture (ACN), and FedEx (FDX).

Stonki Insight: Volatility (Vega) will likely expand leading into Thursday. This creates opportunities for selling options for income (collecting premium) rather than just buying calls and puts outright.

🎯 Top Opportunities & AI Investment Analysis

Based on our AI stock analysis, here are the tickers and setups showing the highest potential for the week ahead.

1. Tesla (TSLA) - The Momentum King

Current Price: ~$454.55
Stonki Rating: Strong Buy
The Setup: Tesla is defying the tech slowdown. With an RSI of 60.34 and a bullish MACD crossover, TSLA is in a strong uptrend.
Strategy Idea: This is a trend continuation play. Stonki might recommend looking at vertical spreads to capture upside while capping risk, or simply trailing stops if you are long shares.

2. Small-Cap Explosion (IWM)

Current Price: ~$253.85
The Setup: Lower rates are rocket fuel for the Russell 2000. Despite a Thursday pullback, the trend is aggressively bullish.
Strategy Idea: Buying dips in the $252-$254 range. For options traders, selling cash secured puts at lower strikes could be a way to generate income while looking to enter a position at a discount.

3. Micron (MU) - The Binary Event

Earnings: Wednesday After Close
The Setup: Chips are weak (NVDA is oversold), but MU is a memory play. Earnings are expected to be strong, but the reaction is a coin toss.
Risk Management: This is a high-risk event. Defined risk options strategies like Iron Condors or spreads are essential here to avoid being crushed by a post-earnings move against you.

4. Nike (NKE) - Value Rotation

Earnings: Thursday After Close
The Setup: Nike benefits from the rotation into value stocks. Expectations are low, meaning a slight beat could send the stock higher.

⚠️ The "Avoid" List: Mega-Cap Tech

Our AI investment analysis flags caution on the usual market leaders. The rotation is real.

NVDA ($177.49): RSI is at 39.84 (Oversold). While a bounce is possible, the trend has broken down.
MSFT & AMZN: Both rated as "Sell/Weak" in the short term due to capital rotation.

If you hold these, consider options hedging strategies to protect your gains without selling your long-term shares.

Educational Corner: Using Options Greeks in Volatile Weeks

When trading weeks like this—packed with CPI data and earnings—understanding options Greeks is non-negotiable.

Vega (Volatility): Options prices will be expensive early in the week due to fear of the CPI number. If you buy options now, you might lose money even if the stock moves your way, due to "volatility crush" after the news drops.
Theta (Time Decay): If you are selling options for income (like credit spreads), high volatility is your friend. You collect fatter premiums upfront and let Theta decay eat away the option's value in your favor.

Stonki's educational modules cover these concepts in depth, helping you move from a novice to a strategic trader.

How Stonki Helps You Win

Stonki is your SEC Registered Investment Advisor, but we do things differently. We don't take your money, and we don't press the buy button. We provide the intelligence; you stay in control.

Here is how you can use Stonki this week:

Personalized Trading Plans: Tell Stonki your risk tolerance. We will generate a plan that fits you—whether that's aggressive 0DTE plays on SPY or conservative covered call strategies on dividend stocks.
Monitor & Alert: We watch the markets 24/7. When TSLA hits that $445 entry zone or if NVDA becomes critically oversold, we send you a notification immediately.
Risk Management: We analyze your portfolio to ensure you aren't over-leveraged in a single sector (like Tech) right before a major rotation.

Ready for the Week Ahead?

The market is shifting, and the "buy and hold tech" strategy is under pressure. Use AI-powered options recommendations to adapt. Whether you are looking for weekly options income or long-term growth, data is your best edge.

Log in to your Stonki dashboard now to see your updated Watchlist and specific strike price recommendations for the week ahead.

Data-Driven Week Ahead: Fed Signals, Sector Rotation & High-Conviction Plays