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Chapter 2 | 3 min read
Using the Stock Screener Effectively
Looking for stocks manually is like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Instead, use the stock screener tool that helps you filter stocks based on specific criteria like price, volume, RSI, moving averages, market cap, and more.
TradingView’s built-in screener makes this easy, fast, and fully customizable.
What Is a Stock Screener?
A screener scans the market and shows only those stocks that meet your selected conditions.
For example:
- Show me all NSE stocks with RSI < 30
- Show me stocks up more than 3% today with strong volume
- Show me stocks trading above 50 EMA and below 200 EMA
You set the rules → Screener shows the list → You analyze and trade
Where to Find the Screener in TradingView
- On the bottom panel of the TradingView chart, click on “Stock Screener”
- By default, it opens for India (NSE/BSE) if your chart is on an Indian stock
- You’ll see a table with stock names and various metrics like price, % change, volume, etc.
Key Filters You Can Use
Price | Stocks above/below a certain level | Price > ₹500 |
Volume | To check liquidity and activity | Volume > 1 million |
RSI | Identify overbought/oversold zones | RSI < 30 (oversold), RSI > 70 (overbought) |
Moving Averages | Spot trend-following opportunities | Price > 50 EMA |
Change % | Spot biggest gainers or losers of the day | % Change > +3% |
To apply a filter:
- Click on the “Filter” button at the top
- Choose your condition
- The screener instantly updates the list based on it
Sorting and Scanning
You can sort any column by clicking on its header:
- Click on “% Change” to see top gainers
- Click on “Volume” to find heavily traded stocks
You can also search specific sectors like IT, Pharma, or Banking using the screener’s group filters.
Example Scan: Oversold Stocks for Swing Trade
Let’s say you want to find potential bounce-back stocks.
Steps:
- Open the Stock Screener
- Filter for:
- RSI < 30
- Price > ₹100
- Volume > 1L
- Sort by “% Change” to find which ones are starting to recover
Now you’ve got a list of oversold but liquid stocks which are perfect to explore further on the chart.
Customizing Screener Columns
Click the gear icon on the top-right of the screener to:
- Add/remove columns (e.g., add 50 EMA, Market Cap, etc.)
- Rearrange columns based on what matters to you
- Save your screener layout for reuse
Saving Screener Filters
Once you’ve created a useful filter setup:
- Click the “3 dots” on the top-right of the screener
- Select “Save Screen”
- Give it a name like “Oversold + Volume Swing Setup”
You can now reapply it in one click. No need to repeat the setup every time.
To Sum Up
The stock screener is your idea generator. It replaces hours of manual search with focused opportunities that match your trading logic.
Use it regularly to stay ahead and pair it with chart analysis to make confident trading decisions.
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