> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tradealpha.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Alpha?

> Alpha is a mobile app for trading perpetual futures contracts on US stocks — long or short, with leverage, from your phone.

Alpha is a mobile app that lets you trade **perpetual futures contracts on US stocks**. Think of it like trading stocks with leverage — except instead of buying shares, you're trading a contract that tracks the stock's price.

You can go **long** (bet the price goes up) or **short** (bet it goes down) and use leverage to amplify your trades.

## Who is Alpha for?

Retail traders who want fast, simple access to stock markets with leverage. You don't need to know anything about crypto, DeFi, or wallets — we handle all of that for you.

## Where can I download Alpha?

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    Apple App Store
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    Google Play Store
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## Is Alpha a stock broker?

No. Alpha is **not** a stock broker, and you are not buying actual shares of any company. You are trading a perpetual futures contract whose price tracks the underlying stock.

* You don't own the stock
* You don't receive dividends
* You don't have voting rights

## Is Alpha free?

Sign-up is free. You'll pay trading and network fees when you trade.

## How old do I need to be?

You must be at least 18 years old (21 in some jurisdictions).

## What countries is Alpha available in?

Alpha is geofenced to operate only in jurisdictions where we can legally serve users. If you can create an account, you're in a supported region. Using a VPN to bypass restrictions violates our Terms of Service.