Introduction

Price and volume screeners provide vital insights by tracking stocks exhibiting notable price movements and trading volumes. These tools help traders and investors swiftly detect significant shifts in market sentiment, trends, and momentum, enabling informed decisions on buying, selling, or holding securities.

What are Price and Volume Screeners

Price and volume screeners analyze changes in stock prices and trading volumes to highlight unusual market activity or emerging trends. These screeners identify stocks reaching new highs or lows, hitting circuit breakers, or experiencing volume spikes, thus allowing users to quickly spot opportunities or risks.

Key Metrics Tracked

- Price Breakouts (weekly and yearly highs/lows)
- Circuit Breaker Limits
- Volume fluctuations (both potential and actual)
- Extreme market sentiment indicators

List of Sub Screeners

1 Week High Breakouts
Identifies stocks surpassing their highest prices within the past week. These short-term bullish signals may indicate increasing investor confidence, offering trading opportunities based on recent positive sentiment.

1 Week Low Breakouts
Highlights stocks breaking below their lowest prices from the previous week, signaling short-term bearish trends. Traders might find opportunities to short sell or reconsider their investment positions based on this data.

4 Week High Breakouts
Tracks stocks that have exceeded their highest price within the past month, potentially marking the start of sustained bullish momentum. Investors often view these stocks as attractive, given their strengthening short-term trends.

4 Week Low Breakouts
Captures stocks falling below their lowest monthly prices, suggesting emerging bearish trends. Such stocks could indicate weakened investor sentiment, prompting traders to reassess positions or explore shorting strategies.

52 Week High Breakouts
Highlights stocks reaching new yearly highs, reflecting significant bullish momentum. These stocks often attract long-term investors and momentum traders, as new highs suggest strong business fundamentals or positive market perceptions.

52 Week Low Breakouts
Identifies stocks dropping below their lowest points in the past year, signaling extended bearish sentiment and possibly undervaluation. Traders and investors might monitor these stocks closely for potential recoveries or further declines.

Lower Circuit Breaker
Monitors stocks hitting their daily minimum price limits, usually triggered by heavy selling or adverse news. These events indicate intense negative sentiment and caution investors to evaluate their positions or potential buying opportunities carefully.

Upper Circuit Breaker
Pinpoints stocks reaching their daily maximum price limits, typically due to strong buying pressure or highly positive news. Such stocks indicate robust bullish sentiment, often drawing interest from traders looking for momentum-driven opportunities.

Potential High Volume
Detects early signs of increasing trading activity in stocks, hinting at potential significant news or market actions on the horizon. Traders use this screener to anticipate major moves, preparing strategic entry or exit points accordingly.

Unusually High Volume
Tracks stocks experiencing extraordinary trading volumes compared to their usual levels. Such activity often signifies important market developments, allowing traders to capitalize on significant volatility or momentum shifts.

When to Use Price and Volume Screeners

- To quickly identify significant market movements and volume spikes.
- When monitoring for unusual market activity that might signal trading opportunities or risks.
- To enhance decision-making efficiency by clearly identifying notable price and volume patterns.

How to Use ScanX's Price and Volume Screeners

- Choose specific screening criteria such as weekly or yearly price breakouts, volume spikes, or circuit breaker events.
- Leverage ScanX filters to pinpoint precise market movements or unusual trading activities.
- Analyze real-time or historical screening results to identify strategic trading setups or reassess current investment strategies.

User Segments

Momentum Traders: Individuals who capitalize on short-term market movements driven by volume spikes and price breakouts.

Short-term Traders and Investors: Those who track rapid market shifts to optimize entry and exit points.

Risk Managers: Professionals using these screeners to quickly identify stocks exhibiting abnormal trading activities, helping them manage portfolio risks effectively.

What should you look for in price and volume screeners?

Price and volume are the basic elements of any trade. A sudden price jump with heavy volume is strong confirmation of a genuine move. However, price movements without supporting volume may indicate unsustainable trends. Effective screening requires monitoring both metrics simultaneously to spot meaningful trends.