Stocks in play: what it means (and how to find them fast)¶
“Stocks in play” just means:
The names that matter today.
Usually because of: - gapping - unusual volume - news/catalyst - sector momentum
The goal is not to find every mover. The goal is to find a small tradable universe you can actually review.
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The 3 things “stocks in play” scanners must do¶
- Find unusual activity
- Filter out junk
- Rank so you can focus
Trade Ideas workflow (simple version)¶
1) Start with a Top List Window¶
Top List is where you build a “candidates list”.
2) Define a lane (tradable universe)¶
Most people skip this and then blame the tool.
Core lane constraints: - price - liquidity (dollar volume / average daily volume) - time of day - optional: float
See: Filters that matter
3) Add triage columns¶
If you can’t decide quickly, you’ll drift.
See: Columns that matter
Premarket vs regular session¶
Premarket “stocks in play” is often a gap list workflow: - Premarket gap list tutorial
During regular hours, alerts help reduce noise: - Alert Window tutorial
FAQ¶
What does “stocks in play” mean?¶
The stocks with unusual activity and attention today (gap, volume, news, volatility) that are more likely to move.
How do I find stocks in play in Trade Ideas?¶
Use a Top List Window with a lane (price/liquidity/time) and ranking columns like gap % and dollar volume. Then convert the workflow into alerts if you don’t want to stare at lists all day.
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