Platform Overview

Dashboard

The dashboard is your home base in FlashAlpha. It provides:

• Market Overview - Key indices, VIX, and market breadth
• Watchlist - Your tracked symbols with real-time EV updates
• Recent Scans - Quick access to your latest scan results
• Position Summary - Overview of your current positions (if broker connected)

Navigation

Top Bar

• Logo - Returns to dashboard
• New Scan - Start a new spread scan
• Watchlist - Manage watched symbols
• Positions - View current positions
• Settings - Account and platform settings

Sidebar

• Scanners - Access different scanner types
• Analytics - Deep-dive analysis tools
• History - Past scans and trades
• Reports - Performance reporting

Core Modules

Scanner Module

The scanner is the heart of FlashAlpha. Key features:

• Strategy Selection - Choose from 20+ spread strategies
• Universe Selection - Scan specific tickers or entire markets
• Filter Builder - Create complex filter combinations
• Results Grid - Sortable, filterable results table
• Quick Actions - One-click analysis or execution

Analysis Module

Deep-dive into any position:

• Probability Charts - Visual probability distributions
• Scenario Analysis - Model different price outcomes
• Greeks Dashboard - Complete Greeks breakdown
• Historical Comparisons - Similar past setups

Execution Module

For connected brokers:

• Order Preview - Review before submitting
• Position Sizing - Calculate optimal size
• Order Types - Market, limit, and smart routing
• Confirmation - Verify execution details

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customization

Layout

• Drag and resize panels
• Save custom layouts
• Switch between saved layouts

Theme

• Light and dark modes
• Custom accent colors
• Density settings (compact/comfortable)

Defaults

• Default scan parameters
• Preferred sort orders
• Default time frames