title: ArrowApp - AI-Native Financial Education Platform

description: Pressure-free, intelligent training ground for independent investing — without broker influence and without marketing pressure.

author: ArrowApp Team

content_type: platform

full_text:
ArrowApp is an AI-native financial education platform built to help young adults navigate real-world financial decisions with confidence. Think of it as a pressure-free, intelligent training ground for independent investing — without broker influence and without marketing pressure.

The app is currently in Alpha, fully functional, and designed for rapid user testing.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Independent teens and young adults (ages 16-23) who are beginning to interact with real financial markets, banking products, and investment apps.

CORE MISSION
Provide a safe, neutral, AI-guided environment where users can:
• Understand how markets work
• Evaluate their readiness for independent trading
• Learn essential investment tools without being pushed toward real brokerage products

KEY FEATURES

Real Market Prices & Real App Experience
Live market data creates an authentic environment—without risky trading or gamified pressure.

AI Guidance & Companionship
A personal AI companion named Gideon teaches concepts, explains risks, answers questions, and supports the learning journey.

Quick Readiness Assessment
Users can receive an objective evaluation of their preparedness to trade independently — in minutes, not months.

No Broker Marketing Pressure
The learning environment is neutral, educational, and free of sales funnels.

Regulatory Alignment
The suitability assessment maps to regulatory requirements for licensed brokers, helping users understand what real-world compliance looks like.

GOAL
Empower young adults to make informed, confident, responsible financial decisions — before they ever open a real account or place a real trade.

development_status: Alpha

features:
Real-time market data
AI companion (Gideon)
Trading readiness assessment
Regulatory compliance education
Portfolio simulation
Risk-free learning environment


title: Gideon - Your AI Financial Companion

description: Personal AI advisor that teaches investment concepts, answers questions, and provides guidance throughout your financial learning journey.

content_type: feature

full_text:
Gideon is ArrowApp's AI-powered financial companion, designed to guide young adults through their investment learning journey with personalized support and expert knowledge.

WHAT GIDEON DOES

Explains Investment Concepts
Gideon breaks down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand explanations tailored to your knowledge level.

Answers Your Questions
Ask anything about stocks, ETFs, market trends, risk management, or portfolio strategies. Gideon provides clear, unbiased answers.

Personalized Recommendations
Based on your goals, risk tolerance, and learning progress, Gideon suggests relevant topics and investment strategies to explore.

Real-Time Market Insights
Get context about stock price movements, earnings reports, and market events as you explore real market data.

Trading Readiness Guidance
Gideon helps you assess your preparedness for independent trading and identifies areas where you can improve your knowledge.

WHY GIDEON IS DIFFERENT

• No sales pressure - Gideon's only goal is your education
• Unbiased information - Not affiliated with any broker or financial product
• Patient and judgment-free - Ask the same question multiple times
• Available 24/7 - Learn at your own pace, whenever you want
• Personalized to you - Adapts explanations to your understanding level

feature_type: AI Chat Interface

capabilities:
Natural language processing
Financial concept explanation
Market data interpretation
Personalized learning recommendations


title: ArrowApp Dashboard - Your Financial Learning Hub

description: Central hub for tracking your learning progress, portfolio simulation, and trading readiness assessment.

full_text:
The ArrowApp Dashboard is your command center for financial learning and portfolio simulation.

DASHBOARD FEATURES

Portfolio Overview
Track your simulated portfolio performance with real-time market data. See your holdings, gains/losses, and asset allocation.

Learning Progress
Monitor your progress through investment education modules and track completed assessments.

Market Summary
Stay informed with key market indices, trending stocks, and important market events.

Trading Readiness Score
See your current preparedness for independent trading based on knowledge assessments and simulated trading experience.

Personalized Insights
Receive AI-generated recommendations for improving your investment knowledge and skills.

WHY IT MATTERS

The dashboard helps you visualize your learning journey, understand portfolio performance in real market conditions, and identify areas for growth — all in a risk-free environment.

features:
Portfolio simulation
Real-time market data
Learning progress tracking
Performance analytics


title: Stock Market Explorer - Learn with Real Market Data

description: Explore real stocks, ETFs, and market data in a safe learning environment. Practice research and analysis without financial risk.

full_text:
ArrowApp's Stock Market Explorer lets you discover and analyze real stocks using live market data — without the pressure of real money.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Browse Real Stocks
Explore thousands of stocks across all major exchanges with real-time pricing and market data.

Research Companies
Learn about companies through detailed information, market performance, and historical trends.

Analyze Market Trends
Understand how stocks move, identify patterns, and learn to interpret market signals.

Practice Decision-Making
Make simulated investment decisions based on real market conditions and learn from the outcomes.

Build Watchlists
Track stocks you're interested in and monitor their performance over time.

NO RISK, REAL LEARNING

All market data is real and live, but your trades are simulated. This means you can:
• Learn from mistakes without losing real money
• Experiment with different strategies
• Build confidence before trading with real capital
• Understand market volatility in a safe environment

data_sources:
Real-time stock prices
Market indices
Historical performance data

educational_focus:
Stock research methodology
Market analysis
Portfolio construction
Risk assessment


title: Trading Readiness Assessment - Are You Ready to Invest?

description: Comprehensive evaluation of your investment knowledge, risk tolerance, and decision-making skills. Get objective feedback on your preparedness for independent trading.

full_text:
ArrowApp's Trading Readiness Assessment provides an objective evaluation of your preparedness for independent investing.

WHAT WE ASSESS

Investment Knowledge
Understanding of basic investment concepts, asset types, market mechanics, and financial instruments.

Risk Tolerance
Your comfort level with market volatility, potential losses, and different investment timeframes.

Financial Goals
Clarity on what you want to achieve through investing and realistic expectations.

Decision-Making Process
How you research, analyze, and make investment decisions under different market conditions.

Emotional Discipline
Ability to stick to a plan, avoid impulsive decisions, and manage emotions during market swings.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Our assessment is designed by financial professionals and maps to regulatory suitability requirements used by licensed brokers.

Questions cover:
• Time horizon for investments
• Financial situation and obligations
• Investment experience
• Market knowledge
• Risk capacity and appetite
• Learning progress within ArrowApp

RESULTS YOU RECEIVE

After completing the assessment, you'll receive:
• Overall readiness score
• Breakdown by category (knowledge, risk tolerance, goals, etc.)
• Specific areas for improvement
• Recommended learning paths
• Timeline for reassessment

WHY THIS MATTERS

Most people start investing without understanding their own readiness. ArrowApp helps you:
• Avoid costly beginner mistakes
• Build a solid foundation before risking real money
• Understand what professional investors consider
• Make informed decisions about when to start real trading

assessment_type: Comprehensive financial readiness evaluation

compliance_alignment: Maps to FINRA suitability requirements

time_to_complete: 10-15 minutes

reassessment_recommended: Every 3-6 months