The Best Tools for Day Traders & Long-Term Investors

Whether you’re day trading for quick wins or investing long-term for steady growth, having the right tools can make all the difference. In today’s digital world, the market moves fast, and your ability to respond—or stay calm—depends on how clearly you can see the data that matters to you.

Enter Solidpixels Tetra—a sleek, customizable LED display that brings real-time market data right into your workspace. It’s not a replacement for your brokerage platform, but it’s a powerful companion that keeps your finger on the pulse without disrupting your focus.

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best tools every trader or investor should consider—and how Solidpixels Tetra fits into a smart, streamlined setup.

1. Real-Time Market Awareness

For day traders, every second matters. Tetra updates your selected stock or crypto tickers every 90 seconds, so you’re always informed without opening an app or refreshing a browser.

Use it to:

• Display high-priority tickers
• Monitor top gainers/losers
• Track price shifts during market hours (or 24/7 for crypto)

It provides ambient awareness—subtle but powerful.

2. Minimal Distraction, Maximum Focus

Traders and long-term investors alike know that too many screens and alerts can lead to impulsive decisions. Tetra strips it back to just what you need: clear, readable data presented beautifully.

You can glance at your display to stay informed while continuing to work, study charts, or conduct research—without interrupting your flow.

3. Perfect Companion for Portfolio Dashboards

Already using platforms like TradingView, Thinkorswim, Robinhood, or Coinbase? Tetra complements them perfectly by acting as a secondary display dedicated to:

• Quick-glance metrics
• Open/close prices
• Crypto watchlists
• Daily gains or losses

While your main screen is for deep dives, Tetra handles the ambient layer of your setup.

4. Set Custom Alerts and Goals

Use the Free Text app on Tetra to display personal milestones:

• “$50K Portfolio Goal”
• “Sell BTC at $45,000”
• “Rebalance on 1st of the Month”

Seeing these reminders daily helps you stay committed to your strategy, without relying on sticky notes or cluttered calendars.

5. Use Multiple Displays to Track Sectors

Got a diversified portfolio? Use more than one Tetra to track different areas:

• Tech stocks on one
• Index funds on another
• Crypto watchlist on a third

You’ll have an always-on control center, but in a form that’s elegant and unobtrusive.

6. Combine Financial and Lifestyle Metrics

Tetra isn’t just for finance. You can also display:

• Pomodoro timers for focused work
• Weather forecasts (to plan your day)
• Inspirational quotes or productivity tips

It creates a holistic environment that supports both your trading habits and your daily routine.

7. Create a Professional-Looking Workspace

The clean pixel-art aesthetic of Tetra adds polish to any home office or trading setup. No clunky dashboards, no flashy charts—just the essential data in a display that’s minimal, modern, and easy on the eyes.

It’s a subtle way to level up your space and keep it clutter-free.

8. Reduce Screen Time, Improve Clarity

Checking your phone 100 times a day to track the markets? Tetra reduces that impulse by providing passive visibility. The data is always there, updating in the background, so you only need to look when you want to—not every time curiosity strikes.

That leads to better decisions, less anxiety, and a healthier relationship with the market.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re placing 10 trades a day or rebalancing once a quarter, the right tools help you stay consistent, clear-headed, and in control.

Solidpixels Tetra is the perfect complement to your trading platform or investment tracker. It helps you keep key market data visible at all times—without distractions, without clutter, and without compromise.

Trade smarter. Invest with confidence. Let Tetra bring your numbers to life.