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Understanding Screener Results

Learn how to interpret the screener results page and manage your screener.

Results Page Overview​

When you view a screener, you'll see:

Header Section​

Screener Information:

  • Name — Your screener's name
  • Description — Brief summary of what it looks for
  • Index/Basket — Which stocks are being scanned (S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, DJ30, ALL, or Custom Basket)
  • Time Frame — Chart timeframe used (daily, 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins, 30 mins, 1 hour)
  • Last Refresh — Timestamp of last execution

Actions:

  • Auto-refresh — Set automatic refresh interval (Off, 1 min, 5 mins, 15 mins)
    • Only runs during market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, weekdays)
    • Shows green indicator when active
  • Edit Screener — Modify screener settings and query
  • Setup/Edit Alerts — Configure email notifications and schedule
  • Refresh Results — Manually run the screener

Screener Query​

Click "Show Screener Query" to view the DSL query being executed.

Results Table​

Table Columns​

Standard Columns:

  • Ticker — Stock symbol (clickable, sortable)
  • Company Name — Full company name
  • Price — Current stock price (sortable)

Indicator Columns:

  • Shows up to 5 indicator values from your query
  • Column names match indicator keys from your query
  • Values are color-coded:
    • Green — High values (greater than 70) or positive changes
    • Red — Low values (less than 30) or negative changes
    • Default — Neutral values

Sorting​

Click any column header with the sort icon to sort:

  • First click: Ascending order
  • Second click: Descending order
  • Works on Ticker, Price, and all indicator columns

Pagination​

  • Shows 20 results per page
  • Use Previous/Next buttons to navigate
  • Shows current range (e.g., "Showing 1 to 20 of 45 results")

Export Results​

Click Export to CSV to download all matched stocks with their indicator values.

CSV includes:

  • Ticker
  • Company name
  • Price
  • All indicator values

Empty Results​

If no stocks match your criteria, you'll see:

  • "No Results Found" message
  • Suggestions to adjust screener parameters
  • Quick links to Edit Screener or Refresh Results

Auto-Refresh Feature​

Set automatic refresh to keep results current:

Options:

  • Off — Manual refresh only
  • Every 1 minute — High-frequency updates
  • Every 5 minutes — Moderate updates
  • Every 15 minutes — Low-frequency updates

Important:

  • Auto-refresh only runs during market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET)
  • Pauses outside market hours and on weekends
  • Green indicator shows when active

Alert Management​

Setup Alerts Button​

Click "Setup Alerts" (or "Edit Alerts" if already configured) to:

  • Enable/disable scheduled scanning
  • Set scan frequency (interval, daily, or EOD)
  • Configure email notifications (1-5 addresses)

Alert Schedule Types​

Interval-Based:

  • Every 5 minutes
  • Every 15 minutes
  • Every 30 minutes

Daily Scheduled:

  • Run at specific time (HH:MM format, UTC)

End-of-Day (EOD):

  • Runs at 6:00 PM EST (11:00 PM UTC)

Performance Tips​

Optimize Results Display​

The results page is optimized for performance:

  • Shows maximum 20 rows per page
  • Displays up to 5 indicator columns
  • Use pagination to view more results

Reduce Alert Noise​

If getting too many alerts:

  • Tighten screener conditions
  • Reduce scan frequency
  • Use EOD schedule instead of intervals

Improve Match Quality​

If results don't match expectations:

  1. Click "Edit Screener"
  2. Review and adjust query
  3. Test with "Refresh Results"
  4. Iterate until satisfied

Common Scenarios​

Intraday Trading​

Auto-refresh: Every 5 minutes
Alert Schedule: Every 15 minutes
Time Frame: 15 mins

Monitor results page during market hours for quick signals.

Swing Trading​

Auto-refresh: Off
Alert Schedule: EOD (6 PM EST)
Time Frame: daily

Check results once per day after market close.

Custom Watchlist​

Auto-refresh: Every 15 minutes
Alert Schedule: Every 1 hour
Index: Custom Basket

Monitor specific stocks with moderate frequency.

Troubleshooting​

No Results Showing​

Possible causes:

  • Screener hasn't run yet
  • No stocks match criteria
  • Error during execution

Solutions:

  • Click "Refresh Results"
  • Check error message if displayed
  • Edit screener to adjust conditions

Results Not Updating​

Possible causes:

  • Auto-refresh is off
  • Outside market hours
  • Screener is running

Solutions:

  • Enable auto-refresh
  • Wait for market hours
  • Click "Refresh Results" manually

Alert Not Working​

Possible causes:

  • Schedule not enabled
  • Email addresses not configured
  • Schedule configuration incomplete

Solutions:

  • Click "Setup Alerts" to configure
  • Verify email addresses (1-5 required)
  • Check schedule type and timing

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