> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gextron.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Price Targets > Forward-looking exit zones based on option premium flows. # 🎯 Price Targets Price Targets are one of the most **powerful features in Gextron**. They provide **forward-looking ranges** based on option premium flow and implied volatility. *** ## Opening Price Targets in the Dashboard * Click on a ticker to open its panel. * Look for the **Price Targets module** under the analysis section. * These are the **daily and weekly targets** available on Hero and Free dashboards. Hero Dashboard Price Targets * Open the ticker view in Pro. * Scroll down to the **Price Targets accordion**. * Expand to see **daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets**. Pro Dashboard Price Targets *** ## Why Price Targets Matter Price Targets provide **clear exit zones** and help set **realistic profit goals** by expiration date. * They are **forward-looking**, not lagging. * Derived from **option premium flow** + **implied volatility**. * Help avoid chasing **far OTM contracts** with low probability of success. * Allow traders to plan **entries, exits, spreads, and hedges** with precision. *** ## Types of Price Targets β€’ Best for **intraday and ETF trading** (SPY, QQQ, IWM).\ β€’ Recalculate daily as IV shifts and theta contracts.\ β€’ Mark them every morning during your pre-market prep. Daily targets are the **bread and butter** for SPX/ETF traders. β€’ Every **Friday expiration** is shown as `(W)` in Gextron.\ β€’ If it’s a short week (holiday), the Friday expiration adjusts.\ β€’ Great for swing trades or weekly income strategies. β€’ Gextron groups expirations by **month accordion**.\ β€’ Open a month β†’ see all available expirations.\ β€’ Choose the **last Friday expiration of the month** as your monthly target.\ β€’ Acts as the **top/bottom range for that month**. β€’ For **ETFs/indices** β†’ shown as `(Q)` in Gextron.\ β€’ For **equities** β†’ use the expiration closest to the **next earnings date** (after earnings digests).\ β€’ Mark as **QEM** on your chart.\ β€’ Provides a **larger timeframe expected move** around quarterly catalysts. β€’ Use the **last week of December** or the **first week of January** after year end.\ β€’ Mark these levels once the year begins.\ β€’ Provides a long-term anchor to track annual ranges. *** ## How Gextron Builds Price Targets * Always forward-looking * Based on **option premium flows** * Calculated ranges include: * **Top range** β†’ bullish target * **Bottom range** β†’ bearish target * Useful for: * Going long = top range target * Going short = bottom range target * Spreads = full range defines your boundaries Price Targets update as **theta decays** and as **sides are hit**. Always re-check mid-session or after a target is reached. *** ## Recommended Targets to Mark Especially important for **SPY, QQQ, IWM**. These guide your intraday trades. Every Friday expiration. Use `(W)` markers in Gextron. Open the month accordion and mark the **last expiration of the month**. For ETFs = `(Q)` target.\ For equities = expiration closest to next **earnings date**. Mark the **last week of December** or **first week of January** to anchor the yearly range. *** ## Example Workflow 1. Pre-market β†’ open ticker, mark **daily targets**. 2. Swing setups β†’ add **weekly (W)** and **monthly** levels. 3. Quarterly catalyst β†’ mark **QEM** or `(Q)` level. 4. Yearly anchor β†’ mark end-of-year level. 5. Update targets mid-session if theta contracts or if one side is already hit. *** ## What to Read Next Confirm trades by checking whether big players are buying or selling aggressively. Structure your exits using targets for at least **1:2 or 1:3 R:R**.