Which stocks at set up to make big moves

Screening Filters

1. Relative Volume (relative_vol: min 1.5):

   • Purpose: To identify stocks that are currently experiencing significantly higher trading activity compared to their average volume.
   • Rationale: A relative volume of 1.5 or higher indicates that the stock is trading at least 1.5 times its usual volume, which often signals heightened investor interest or news-driven activity. This can be a precursor to significant price movements.

2. Weekly Average Turnover (weekly_average_turnover: min 1,000,000):

   • Purpose: To filter for stocks with substantial liquidity and trading activity over the past week.
   • Rationale: A minimum weekly turnover of $1,000,000 ensures that the stocks are actively traded and have sufficient liquidity, making them more likely to experience meaningful price movements and reducing the risk of illiquidity.

3. Beta (HighRisk):

   • Purpose: To focus on stocks with high beta values, which are more volatile and tend to move more aggressively than the overall market.
   • Rationale: High-beta stocks are inherently more sensitive to market movements, making them more likely to experience large price swings, aligning with the user's interest in stocks "set up to make big moves."

4. Weekly Price Change Percentage (week_price_change_pct: min 5%):

   • Purpose: To identify stocks that have already shown significant price movement in the past week.
   • Rationale: A minimum weekly price change of 5% ensures that the stocks selected are already demonstrating momentum or volatility, which could indicate the potential for further big moves.

Why Results Match:

• The filters collectively focus on stocks with high trading activity (relative volume and turnover), high volatility (beta), and recent momentum (weekly price change). These characteristics are often associated with stocks that are "set up to make big moves."
• By combining these criteria, the screener narrows down the list to stocks that are both actively traded and exhibit the potential for significant price fluctuations, aligning with the user's query.