Investing when you have no time
You care about your investments, but between work, family, and life, you can’t spend hours analyzing markets. You need the highlights - what’s important, what’s changed, and whether you need to do anything. Tendrill gives you the executive summary of your portfolio, delivered when it’s convenient for you.Time is your scarcest resource. Tendrill respects that by filtering signal from noise and delivering only what matters.
How Tendrill helps busy investors
Morning briefings
5-second read before your first meeting
Alert prioritization
Only the urgent stuff gets through
Quick answers
Ask a question, get a concise response
Catch-up summaries
Missed a few days? Get the recap instantly
Recommended setup for busy investors
Step 1: Set up a daily brief
Step 2: Enable important-only alerts
Step 3: Learn the quick commands
Save time with these shortcuts:| Command | What You Get |
|---|---|
| ”Quick update” | One-line portfolio summary |
| ”What did I miss?” | Catch-up on recent events |
| ”Any news?” | News highlights for your holdings |
| ”How’s [stock]?” | Quick status of specific position |
The 30-second morning routine
Here’s how Tendrill fits into a busy morning:Tendrill - Wed 7:30 AM Quick morning brief: Portfolio: 890 yesterday) News: NVDA was mentioned in a positive AI partnership announcement. No action needed. Today: MSFT reports earnings after close. Your 40 shares may move +/-4% tomorrow. That’s it. Have a great day!Time to read: 15 seconds
Quick conversations for busy people
The “catch me up” request
The “should I worry?” check
The “60-second deep dive”
Time-saving features
Smart summaries
Smart summaries
Every Tendrill message is designed to be scannable. Key numbers are highlighted, context is concise, action items (if any) are clear.
Deferred updates
Deferred updates
Non-urgent news is batched into your next scheduled update rather than interrupting your day.
Quick responses
Quick responses
Tendrill prioritizes speed. Most questions are answered in under 30 seconds.
No rabbit holes
No rabbit holes
Unlike traditional research, Tendrill gives you what you need without tempting you to spend hours exploring.
Busy investor alert priorities
Tendrill categorizes alerts by urgency:| Priority | What Triggers It | When You’re Notified |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Urgent | Major position drop (10%+), critical news | Immediately |
| 🟡 Important | Earnings results, 5%+ moves | Same day |
| 🟢 FYI | Minor news, analyst updates | Batched into daily brief |
| ⚪ Skip | Routine market moves | Not sent |
The traveling professional setup
Going to be in meetings all day? On a flight?Weekly time commitment
With Tendrill, most busy investors spend:| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily brief read | 30 seconds |
| Occasional questions | 2-3 minutes/week |
| Weekly recap | 1-2 minutes |
| Total | ~10 minutes/week |
FAQ for busy investors
What if I don't have time to respond to alerts?
What if I don't have time to respond to alerts?
No response needed! Tendrill alerts are informational. There’s no action required unless you decide to act. Most messages are “FYI” not “do something now.”
Can Tendrill manage my portfolio for me?
Can Tendrill manage my portfolio for me?
No - Tendrill provides information, not management. But for busy people, that’s often enough. Knowing what’s happening lets you make occasional informed decisions without daily research.
What's the quickest way to check my portfolio?
What's the quickest way to check my portfolio?
Just text “quick update” - you’ll get a one-line response with your portfolio value and today’s change.