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How to Analyze a Stock Using Godel Terminal: A Complete Workflow (2025)

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A structured, step-by-step framework for performing robust equity analysis inside Godel Terminal.

This guide outlines a disciplined equity analysis workflow designed specifically for Godel Terminal’s command-driven interface. By progressing through contextual, behavioral, narrative, fundamental, event-driven, comparative, and quantitative steps, the workflow ensures complete and consistent evaluation of publicly traded companies. It is intended for traders and analysts seeking clarity and structure in their research process.

If you are new to Godel, see the Beginner’s Guide for more information.

Understanding Godel Command Syntax

Godel commands follow this structure:

<strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-base-3-color">[TICKER]</mark></strong>  <strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#48b600" class="has-inline-color">[COUNTRY/INSTRUMENT]</mark></strong> <strong> <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3291e4" class="has-inline-color">[ASSET CLASS]</mark>  <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f38109" class="has-inline-color">[COMMAND]</mark></strong>

Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ DES
  • MSFT US EQ CF
  • NVDA US EQ G
  • TSLA US EQ N

1. Establish Context With DES

To get a baseline understanding for your stock analysis, it is wise to get some context using DES.

Command: DES
Example: AAPL US EQ DES

DES provides high-level company information, including a chart preview, financial metrics, the business description, market capitalization, and share structure.

Key elements to review:

  • Market cap and float
  • Basic financial snapshot
  • Business model overview
  • Initial price structure

2. Understand Price Behavior: G and GIP

Next, you can use historical (G) or intraday (GIP) charts to orient yourself with regard to the price action of a particular stock. If you are analyzing a stock, it is critical to know how it is performing price-wise in both the short and long term.

Commands: G, GIP
Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ G
  • AAPL US EQ GIP

Analyze how the stock behaves across multiple timeframes.

aapl intraday gip chart

Focus on:

  • Trend direction
  • Volatility characteristics
  • Volume rhythm
  • Reactions to prior catalysts

You can add indicators from the list depending on your preferences.

3. Review Information Flow: N and TOP

News can have a significant impact on stock price, and more importantly give you insights into the underlying circumstances in which price is behaving. Whether good or bad, it is critical that you have the latest information available to you when performing any kind of financial analysis. For this, we can look at the news (N) and top news (TOP) functions in Godel Terminal.

Commands: N, TOP
Example: AAPL US EQ N

Narrative sets expectations and often moves ahead of fundamentals.

msft news godel terminal

Assess:

  • Recent headlines
  • Tone of coverage
  • Price reaction to key developments

4. Map Catalysts: EVT, ERN, EM

Catalyst events are known events which can play a significant role in how a particular stock behaves. Use these commands to identify

Commands: EVT, ERN, EM
Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ EVT
  • AAPL US EQ ERN
  • AAPL US EQ EM

Identify upcoming events that may affect volatility.

Review:

  • EVT – A consolidated view of real-time events for a company.
  • ERN – Historical and projected earnings estimates for company.
  • EM – The earnings matrix for a company, showing historical values, estimates, and charts of these values so you can easily assess growth.

5. Evaluate Financial Performance: FA and DVD

At the core of any stock analysis is the financials of a company. Real investments are not built on hype, they are built on cash flows, profits, and growth. Use the financials (FA) such as the balance sheet, income, and cash flow statements as well as historic dividend yield (DVD) to ground your analysis in real numbers.

Commands: FA, DVD
Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ FA
  • AAPL US EQ DVD

Use these commands to understand:

  • Revenue and profitability trends
  • Cash flow quality
  • Balance sheet structure
  • Dividend behavior

6. Confirm With Filings: CF

Command: CF
Example: AAPL US EQ CF

Filings provide the most complete and granular source of public information.

Review:

  • 10-K and 10-Q disclosures
  • 8-K events
  • Registration statements
  • Risk factor changes

Screenshot suggestion:
Filings list for a well-covered ticker.

7. Assess Institutional Positioning: HDS

Command: HDS
Example: AAPL US EQ HDS

Look at:

  • Major holders
  • Position changes
  • Ownership concentration trends

Screenshot suggestion:
Institutional holder table.

8. Compare Against Peers & Market Context: GR, HMS, WEI

Commands: GR, HMS, WEI
Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ GR
  • AAPL US EQ HMS

Use these commands to understand:

  • Relative performance vs competitors
  • Multi-security comparison
  • Broader global index conditions

Screenshot suggestion:
Comparison between AAPL and SPY using GR or HMS.

9. Incorporate Options Insight: OPT, OMON, OVME

Commands: OPT, OMON, OVME
Example: AAPL US EQ OPT

Consider:

  • Pricing across strikes and expirations
  • Differences between near-dated and longer-dated contracts
  • Basic theoretical valuations via Black-Scholes

Screenshot suggestion:
Options chain during an earnings week.

10. Generate Ideas: t and MOST

Commands: t, MOST

t allows you to filter equities by the criteria supported within the screener.
MOST identifies actively traded names with significant volume or volatility.

Screenshot suggestion:
t screener panel and MOST activity list.

11. Add Quantitative Evidence: PRT and PAT

Commands: PRT, PAT
Examples:

  • AAPL US EQ PRT
  • AAPL US EQ PAT

Use these to:

  • Review pattern rankings
  • Examine realized outcomes
  • Contextualize forward-return behavior

Screenshot suggestion:
Pattern results panel.

12. Monitor Names: QM and FOCUS

Commands: QM, FOCUS

Use:

  • QM to track watchlists
  • FOCUS for concentrated monitoring of a single security

Screenshot suggestion:
QM overview with several tickers.

13. Example Workflow (AAPL)

A structured analysis might proceed as follows:

  1. AAPL US EQ DES — establish overview
  2. AAPL US EQ G / AAPL US EQ GIP — evaluate price behavior
  3. AAPL US EQ N / TOP — review narrative
  4. AAPL US EQ EVT / AAPL US EQ ERN / AAPL US EQ EM — map catalysts
  5. AAPL US EQ FA / AAPL US EQ DVD — analyze financials
  6. AAPL US EQ CF — review filings
  7. AAPL US EQ HDS — institutional positioning
  8. AAPL US EQ GR / HMS / WEI — comparative context
  9. AAPL US EQ OPT / OVME — options insight
  10. AAPL US EQ PRT / AAPL US EQ PAT — quantitative patterns
  11. Add to QM and monitor via FOCUS

Workflow Checklist

The following list serves as a quick reference for a workflow when analyzing a stock. You may not use all of these steps, but each of these steps provide value in helping you to understand a company and generate a thesis around a particular stock.

  1. Overview: DES
  2. Price Behavior: G, GIP
  3. News Flow: N, TOP
  4. Catalysts: EVT, ERN, EM
  5. Financials: FA, DVD
  6. Filings: CF
  7. Ownership: HDS
  8. Relative Context: GR, HMS, WEI
  9. Options: OPT, OMON, OVME
  10. Screening: t, MOST
  11. Patterns: PRT, PAT
  12. Monitoring: QM, FOCUS

Financial Disclaimer

This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Nothing herein should be considered a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Investing carries risk, including loss of capital. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.

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