Show criteria for a stock gap screener

Screening Filters

1. gap_pattern: ['GapUp']

   • Purpose: To identify stocks that have experienced a significant upward price gap between the previous day's closing price and the current day's opening price.
   • Rationale: Gap-ups often indicate strong buying interest or positive news, such as earnings beats, upgrades, or other catalysts. Traders and investors may use this filter to find stocks with potential bullish momentum.

2. gap_pattern: ['GapDown']

   • Purpose: To identify stocks that have experienced a significant downward price gap between the previous day's closing price and the current day's opening price.
   • Rationale: Gap-downs often signal strong selling pressure or negative news, such as earnings misses, downgrades, or other bearish catalysts. This filter helps traders and investors spot stocks that may be under pressure or present short-selling opportunities.

Why Results Match:

• The user's query specifically asks for criteria related to a "stock gap screener." The selected filters directly address this by focusing on stocks with gap-up or gap-down patterns, which are the primary characteristics of a gap screener.
• By including both gap-up and gap-down patterns, the screener provides a comprehensive view of stocks experiencing significant price gaps, allowing the user to analyze both bullish and bearish opportunities.