What are the different types of Price Action screeners on FYERS?

What are the different types of Price Action screeners on FYERS?

Looking to spot market opportunities using price behavior alone? FYERS offers a rich collection of price action screeners under the Discover tab, helping traders identify high-probability setups based on price movement, trend strength, and breakout signals. Whether you're tracking momentum, breakouts, or reversal opportunities, these tools are structured to surface actionable insights.

Below is a complete explanation of all predefined price action screeners, grouped under their respective sections: Momentum, Breakout, and Contrarian.

Market Movers

These screeners capture significant real-time price movements and highlight top-performing or underperforming stocks. They help traders quickly spot active stocks driven by momentum, volatility, or market activity.

1. Intraday Spurts

Highlights symbols with the highest price gains during live market hours. Useful for identifying short-term bullish momentum.

2. Intraday Drops

Displays symbols with the steepest price declines in live market trading. Helps identify selling pressure or potential bearish setups.

3. Top Gainers

Lists stocks with the highest percentage gains for the day, showcasing leading bullish performers.

4. Top Losers

Highlights stocks with the largest price drops in a trading session, indicating weak market sentiment.

5. Market Meter

Groups symbols into predefined market ranges to visualize overall market strength or distribution.

6. Open = High

Identifies stocks that opened at the session’s highest price, suggesting potential bearish pressure right from the open.

7. Open = Low

Flags stocks that opened at the session’s lowest price, often indicating strong bullish interest early in the day.

8. Trading Circuits

Lists stocks currently under upper or lower circuit limits due to extreme price movement, indicating temporary halts in trading.

9. Gap-Up

Tracks stocks that opened higher than their previous close, signaling strong buying interest or positive news flow.

10. Gap-Down

Identifies stocks that opened lower than their previous close, potentially indicating weak sentiment or overnight negative cues.

Momentum Screeners

These screeners track sustained upward or downward movements in stock prices or trading activity. They help identify stocks that are exhibiting strength or weakness across multiple sessions or trading periods.

1. Daily Volume Shockers

Highlights stocks with sudden volume spikes that are significantly higher than their average. Indicates fresh buying/selling interest and potential trend beginnings.

2. Top Volume Gainers

Lists symbols with the highest total traded volume for the session. Useful for identifying liquidity-rich counters.

3. Most Active Contracts by Value

Shows contracts with the highest traded value. Ideal for spotting large transactions or institutional interest.

4. Higher Highs for 2 Days

Displays stocks that have posted higher highs for two consecutive days. Suggests continuation of bullish momentum.

5. Lower Lows for 2 Days

Lists stocks that have hit lower lows for two straight sessions. Indicates continued bearishness.

6. Close High for 2 Days

Identifies stocks that closed near the day’s high for two consecutive days. Strong sign of bullish sentiment.

7. Close Low for 2 Days

Flags stocks closing near their daily lows two days in a row. Sign of ongoing selling pressure.

Breakout Screeners

Breakout screeners identify stocks that are crossing significant support or resistance levels, signaling trend acceleration.

1. 52-Week High Breakout Scan

Stocks breaking above their 52-week highs. Indicates strong bullish sentiment and potential continuation.

2. 2-Year High Breakout Scan

Filters stocks crossing 2-year high price levels. Long-term breakout signals for positional traders.

3. 52-Week Low Breakout Scan

Lists stocks breaking below their 52-week lows. Often associated with heavy selloffs or downtrend confirmation.

4. 2-Year Low Breakout Scan

Detects stocks breaching their lowest levels in two years. May suggest structural breakdowns.

5. Range High Breakout with Volume

Stocks making highs with a surge in trading volume. Strong volume confirms the validity of the breakout.

6. Range Low Breakout with Volume

Tracks stocks making new lows backed by high volume. Often signals aggressive selling or panic exits.

Contrarian Screeners

Contrarian screeners spot reversal or mean-reversion opportunities. These are especially useful for short-term traders looking to capitalize on overextended moves.

1. Intraday Recovery Scan

Finds stocks rebounding sharply from intraday lows. Indicates potential for upward reversal.

2. Intraday Fall Scan

Highlights stocks declining from intraday highs. Potential signal for short-selling setups.

3. Stock Trading Near Highs

Lists symbols hovering near their intraday or historical highs. May continue climbing or reverse if resistance holds.

4. Stock Trading Near Lows

Shows stocks near their lowest price points. Useful for reversal trades or breakdown confirmations.

5. Gap-Up Reversal

Identifies stocks that gapped up but are showing bearish signs intraday. Often signals exhaustion in buying pressure.

6. Gap-Down Reversal

Stocks that opened lower but show signs of bouncing back. Can signal bottoming out or recovery.

How to Access These Screeners

  1. Go to Screeners in Discover.
  2. Use the horizontal menu to navigate to sections like "Momentum," "Breakout," or "Contrarian."
  3. Click on any screener tile to view real-time results.
  4. Apply filters (e.g., sectors, indices, stock universe) to refine output.

What If...

SituationWhat to Do
No results appearScreener outputs are dynamic and depend on live market data. Try again during market hours or change filters.
You want to analyse results furtherClick on a stock from the screener list to view charts, fundamentals, and peer comparisons.
Market is closedScreener data refreshes only during market hours. Results outside trading sessions are static.
Tip: Use price action screeners alongside volume and trend indicators to validate breakout or reversal strength. Consider combining them with watchlist tools for easier tracking.

Last updated: 15 Jun 2025


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