Volatile biotech and small-cap trading needs different tools — news speed, dilution risk and event timing decide outcomes. Here are the specialized tools named across several guides, in one place.
1. News alerts
- StockTitan — frames news as good/bad for fast decisions.
- Newsfilter — real-time alerts including SEC filings, updated fast.
2. Dilution & insider risk
- Dilution Tracker — cash reserves, warrant strikes and dilution risk. Small caps often crash on offerings/dilution, so it's a must-check.
- OpenInsider — detailed insider trades; large insider buys can be a positive signal.
3. Biotech event calendars
- BioPharmCatalyst — trial phases and readout dates. For biotech, trial results are the price.
- FDA Tracker Calendar — an FDA approval calendar to prep for catalysts.
4. Trade halts
Nasdaq Trade Halts — halt reasons and resumption times to react to fast-moving situations.
⚠️ Remember
Biotech and small caps are high risk — one failed trial or dilution can mean big losses. These tools exist to check risk, not to encourage gambling. Always cross-check official filings in the SEC EDGAR originals.