Glossary
Investing & AI Terms Explained
Plain-English definitions for every term you'll encounter on Bulltic and in the broader world of AI-powered stock analysis.
A
- AI Investment Score
- A proprietary composite rating (0–100) generated by Bulltic that summarizes the current investment outlook for a stock. It combines sentiment analysis, analyst consensus, and momentum signals into one number. Higher scores indicate stronger bullish signals.
- Analyst Consensus
- The aggregated rating given by professional Wall Street analysts for a stock, typically ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell." Bulltic incorporates the analyst consensus as one of several inputs into the AI score.
B
- Bearish
- A market outlook where prices are expected to fall. On Bulltic, a bearish signal is reflected by a low score (0–39), indicating weak fundamentals or negative sentiment. The bear emoji 🐻 represents this state.
- Bullish
- A market outlook where prices are expected to rise. A Bulltic score of 70–100 reflects bullish conditions: positive sentiment, favorable analyst ratings, and/or upward momentum. The bull emoji 🐂 represents this state.
E
- EPS (Earnings Per Share)
- A company's net profit divided by the number of outstanding shares. EPS is a key measure of profitability and is frequently cited in analyst reports that influence stock sentiment.
F
- Fundamental Analysis
- Evaluating a stock based on the company's actual financial performance: revenue, earnings, debt levels, profit margins, and growth prospects. Bulltic integrates fundamental data (via analyst ratings) into its scoring model.
M
- Market Capitalization
- The total market value of a company's outstanding shares. Calculated as current share price × total shares outstanding. Large-cap companies (>$10B) tend to have more stable sentiment scores than small-caps.
- Momentum
- The tendency of a stock's price to continue moving in its current direction. Positive momentum (rising prices) typically lifts the Bulltic score; negative momentum pulls it down.
N
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- An AI technique that enables computers to understand and analyze human language. Bulltic uses NLP to read news headlines and determine whether they are positive, negative, or neutral in tone for a given stock.
P
- P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)
- A stock's current price divided by its earnings per share. A high P/E can signal investor optimism (or overvaluation); a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or low growth expectations.
- Predictive Scoring
- The practice of using AI and machine learning models to generate forward-looking signals from historical and real-time data. Bulltic's AI score is a form of predictive scoring — it synthesizes current signals to suggest the stock's near-term direction.
R
- RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- A momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements on a scale of 0 to 100. RSI above 70 often signals overbought conditions; below 30 suggests oversold. It is a common technical indicator used in stock analysis.
S
- Sentiment Analysis
- The use of AI to determine the emotional tone (positive, negative, neutral) of text content — such as news headlines, earnings call transcripts, or social media posts. Bulltic's sentiment engine scans recent news to gauge market mood for each stock.
- Short Selling
- Borrowing and selling shares in hopes of buying them back at a lower price. High short interest in a stock can indicate bearish sentiment — and sometimes triggers a "short squeeze" when the stock rises instead.
T
- Technical Analysis
- Studying price charts, volume patterns, and indicators like RSI or MACD to forecast future price movements. Technical analysis focuses on price action rather than a company's financials.
V
- Volatility
- A measure of how much a stock's price fluctuates over time. High volatility stocks can move dramatically in either direction; low volatility stocks are more stable. Volatility affects the risk associated with any investment.
- Volume
- The number of shares traded in a given period. High volume during a price move confirms the strength of the trend; low volume moves are often less reliable.
W
- Watchlist
- A personal list of stocks you want to monitor. On Bulltic, your watchlist is stored in your browser's localStorage — no account required. You can add tickers with a click and see their current AI score at a glance.