Diamond Handz Tracker
completedA web app to track and visualize meme stock movements. Built during the GameStop stock frenzy as a fun way to monitor the chaos.
What is this?
Diamond Handz Tracker is a web application that monitors and visualizes meme stock movements. It was inspired by the GameStop stock frenzy of 2021 and the "diamond hands" meme that became popular among retail investors.
Features
- Real-time stock price tracking for popular meme stocks
- Historical price charts with customizable timeframes
- Social sentiment analysis from platforms like Reddit and Twitter
- "Diamond Hands Index" - a made-up metric that combines price volatility and social media mentions
- Mobile-responsive design for checking your portfolio on the go
Technical details
Built with:
- HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
- Chart.js for data visualization
- Alpha Vantage API for stock data
- Reddit API for sentiment analysis
Why I built it
I was fascinated by the GameStop stock saga and wanted to understand what was happening in real-time. This project was a fun way to learn about financial markets, APIs, and data visualization while also creating something that could be useful (or at least entertaining) for others following the meme stock phenomenon.
Lessons learned
- Working with financial APIs and handling rate limits
- Real-time data visualization techniques
- The importance of error handling when dealing with external data sources
- How to create responsive designs that work well on mobile devices
Future plans
While this project is technically "completed," I occasionally update it when new meme stocks emerge or when I want to add new features. Some ideas for future updates:
- Add more sophisticated sentiment analysis
- Implement price alerts and notifications
- Create a "meme stock predictor" (with a disclaimer that it's not financial advice)
- Add more historical context about past meme stock events