Jarvis 101

Getting Started with Jarvis.

Updated
June 1, 2026
8
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This guide will help you understand the intended strategy behind Jarvis and get you ready to use Long/Short tags like a pro.

Welcome! We’re excited to introduce you to Jarvis, the trading signal platform that puts algo power in the hands of retail traders.

Signal trading can seem so simple that everything must be obvious without instructions, but smashing BUY every time you see a Jarvis signal won’t guarantee success. That strategy is based on what you think signal trading looks like, not how Jarvis actually works.

The good news is, trading with signals is not hard to learn. This guide will help you understand the intended strategy behind Jarvis and get you ready to use Long/Short tags like a pro.

Here’s what you need to know in your first 5 minutes with Jarvis.

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101.1 Jarvis and Brokerages

When you’re trading, you’ll use Jarvis side-by-side with your brokerage.

Jarvis for real-time information, brokerage for trade transactions.

Jarvis is not a brokerage. If you still need a brokerage, make that your first priority. Many services are free to activate but may require a holding period for your capital to become available for trading. Some brokerages offer paper trading where you can practice trade execution with a phantom account not backed by real capital.

Choosing a brokerage that fits your needs is up to you. Jarvis has no affiliations, but two choices used the most by traders are:

  • Thinkorswim by Schwab, which we use on our daily live stream.
  • Robinhood, which carries zero commissions for options traders.

Jarvis does not automate trades and does not integrate with brokerages. When Jarvis signals a setup you want to enter, you’ll execute the trade yourself inside your brokerage’s Active Trader screen.

Disclaimer: Trades executed in a brokerage are the responsibility of the trader. Jarvis is not responsible for losses or user error. Traders should exercise diligence by learning the platform before trading with real capital.

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101.2 Accessing Jarvis

Logging into Jarvis will take you to your user profile where you can:

  • Access the Dashboard for real-time chart signals
  • Join the Discord channel where we live-stream daily with Jarvis trading mods.
  • Manage your account and subscription status

The Jarvis Dashboard runs in your web browser. No app or download is required — your active subscription gives full access.

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101.3 Dashboard Defaults

When you first load Jarvis, you’ll see a live ticker with a number of Long/Short signals (we call these tags) on a candlestick chart. This Dashboard is where you’ll follow charts in real time as Jarvis provides signals for real-time setups.

Your default page is set to the SPY 1m chart. You can change this and save it to any ticker or timeframe.

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101.4 Dashboard Layout

The Jarvis charting interface is powered by TradingView with a workspace divided into three main zones:

  • Analysis (Top & Left): Use the top bar to change timeframes and the left bar to draw technical lines.
  • Data (Right & Bottom): Track price levels on the right axis and time intervals along the bottom axis.
  • Activity (Central Canvas): The main area where candlesticks, Jarvis tags, and indicators are plotted.

Jarvis also populates resistance lines each day. Toggle these on/off in the upper-left corner of your Central Canvas.

Pro tip: To instantly re-center your view on the current candlestick, hover your mouse over the bottom/center of the Central Canvas and click the refresh button that appears. (Or Option + R )

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101.5 Customizing Tickers

Jarvis signals populate according to your custom chart settings, including symbol and timeframe.

Symbols

Click into the symbol selection box to find QQQ, TSLA, or any ticker you want to see on Jarvis.

Pro tip: It’s important to verify that any ticker you trade matches both in the Jarvis interface and your brokerage’s Active Trader. Always confirm the symbol, timeframe, and instrument match before executing trades.

Timeframes

Adjust timeframes to tune Jarvis for different trading styles.

  • 1m - Ideal setting to identify day trading entries.
  • 15m or 1h - Identify trends for same-day or intraday trading.
  • 1D - Use this setting for long-term stock investing.

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Saved Charts

To save commonly used configurations, use the Layout Dropdown to save or load your most-used tickers. Any customizations to your charts will be saved, including shown/hidden indicators, drawings, and custom color values.

Your most recent save will become the default you see next time the page refreshes. Save your favorite chart and see it instantly the next time you trade with Jarvis.

Now that you’re familiar with the Jarvis UI, it’s time to see how signals work.

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[102: Reading Signals >]

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Educational and informational only. Not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Jarvis is not a brokerage. Signals inform. They do not automate.