How to Configure Profit & Loss Alerts
Set up custom alert thresholds so you never miss a profit target or loss limit.
Alerts let Tiblio watch your positions so you don't have to stare at screens all day. Here's how to set them up.
Step 1: Navigate to Alert Settings
Go to Settings > Alerts from the sidebar.
Step 2: Configure Thresholds
You'll see threshold settings for each trade type. Set your preferred levels:
Short Options (Puts or Calls You've Sold)
- Profit target: When the option has lost this percentage of its value, you'll be alerted to buy it back (default: 50%)
- Loss threshold: When the option has gained this percentage against you, you'll be alerted (default: 100%)
Long Options
Set separate thresholds for options you've bought — typically a higher profit target and tighter stop-loss.
Spreads
Spread thresholds work on the net position value. Set targets based on the percentage of max profit achieved.
Stocks
For long or short stock positions, set percentage-based profit and loss levels.
Step 3: Set Up Telegram (Optional)
For faster notifications, add Telegram as a delivery channel:
- Open the Tiblio bot on Telegram
- Send
/startto link your account - Alerts will now be delivered to both email and Telegram
Telegram is especially useful for the live 2-minute alert checks — you'll get near-real-time notifications on your phone.
Step 4: Connect Your Broker for Live Alerts
Without a broker, alerts check once per day at 11:30 AM ET using end-of-day data.
With a broker connected, alerts also check every 2 minutes during market hours using live quotes. This means you can catch fast-moving positions within minutes rather than waiting for end-of-day.
Testing Your Setup
After configuring:
- Make sure you have at least one open trade in the Trade Journal
- Check that your email is verified
- If using Telegram, verify the bot responds to
/start - Wait for the next alert check cycle — daily at 11:30 AM ET, or every 2 minutes if your broker is connected
Common Configurations
| Trading Style | Profit Target | Loss Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 50% | 75% |
| Moderate | 50% | 100% |
| Aggressive | 75% | 150% |
| Scalping | 25% | 50% |
These are starting points — adjust based on your strategy and risk tolerance.
Related
- Alerts — Full feature documentation
- Telegram Agent — Set up Telegram delivery
- Connecting Your Broker — Enable live alert checks
- Trade Journal — Positions that alerts monitor