{"id":223,"date":"2017-06-27T14:42:55","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T09:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/?p=223"},"modified":"2025-01-07T07:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T02:24:03","slug":"stock-screener-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/scanner\/stock-screener-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Screener FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>List of frequently asked questions from our visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#How to scan NSE Future stocks?\">How to scan NSE Future stocks?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to run a scan for stocks in the Watchlist?\">How to run a scan for stocks in the Watchlist?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to perform Weekly\/Monthly scans?\">How to perform Weekly\/Monthly scans?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to run Intraday timeframe scans?\">How to run Intraday timeframe scans?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to add indicators on charts?\">How to add indicators on charts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to use the crossed above\/below functions correctly?\">How to use the crossed above\/below functions correctly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do you show or add Pre-Market data?\">Do you show or add Pre-Market data?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Are charts not loading\/showing properly?\">Are charts not loading\/showing properly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why is volume data not available for indices like Nifty and Banknifty?\">Why is volume data not available for indices like Nifty and Banknifty?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do you have pre-defined scans that we can run?\">Do you have pre-defined scans that we can run?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How to find Shareholding attributes?\">How to find Shareholding attributes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How can we increase the number of stocks shown in the Atlas dashboard(from 50)?\">How can we increase the number of stocks shown in the Atlas dashboard(from 50)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can we set our scans or dashboard as private mode\/hidden from others?\">Can we set our scans or dashboard as private mode\/hidden from others?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mobile or Desktop Application for chartink?\">Mobile or Desktop Application for chartink?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Not able to copy-paste scans?\">Not able to copy-paste scans?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does chartink support mathematical functions?\">Does chartink support mathematical functions?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can we recover deleted scan in chartink?\">Can we recover deleted scan in chartink?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Who owns chartink?\">Who owns chartink?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What are the benefits of chartink premium?\">What are the benefits of chartink premium?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to scan NSE Future stocks?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A segment filter has been added to the topmost filter for modification. These future stock prices are based on NSE cash stocks and indices only. Refer to the below image:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-3417\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"610\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chrome-capture-2023-0-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3417\"\/><figcaption>Changing to future stocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to run a scan for stocks in the Watchlist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the segment filter at the top of the screener page, and select &#8220;Watchlist&#8221; from the dropdown menu. The scan will then be run for the stocks in your Watchlist. You can create your <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/watchlist_dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new watchlist here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"568\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chrome-capture-2023-0-10.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3441\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"How to perform Weekly\/Monthly scans?\">How to perform Weekly\/Monthly scans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"How to run Intraday timeframe scans?\">After an indicator\/attribute has been added, click on the &#8220;Latest&#8221; prefix right before it and change it to any of the &#8220;Weekly&#8221; range groups, e.g., &#8220;Weekly&#8221;, &#8220;1 week ago,&#8221; and so on&#8230; The same applies to Monthly filters &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"502\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chrome-capture-2023-0-3-2.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3419\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to run Intraday timeframe scans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have added an indicator, you can click on the &#8220;latest&#8221; prefix on the left-hand side and change it to the Intraday timeframe you want. E.g.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-3420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"506\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chrome-capture-2023-0-3-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3420\"\/><figcaption>Intraday offsets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"How to add indicators on charts?\">In a premium subscription, you can access 1\/2 and 3-minute timeframes. Whereas in a free version, timeframes are from 5 minutes onwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to add indicators on charts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Navigate to the chart of the stock you want to analyze.<\/li><li>Select the &#8220;Indicators&#8221; button on the left side of the chart. To add an indicator to a chart, follow these steps:<\/li><li>Scroll through the list of available indicators and select the one you want to add to the chart. Once you open a chart, the left side has an option for indicators; you can select an indicator per your preference.<br><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-3423\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"590\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chrome-capture-2023-0-3-4.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3423\"\/><figcaption>Adding SMA&#8217;s indicator on the chart&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"How to use the crossed above\/below functions correctly?\"><strong>How to use the crossed above\/below functions correctly<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crossover function is primarily designed for use with indicators such as the MACD line crossing the MACD signal or the EMA20 crossing the EMA50, and in such cases, it works effectively. <br><br>However, when applied to attributes like a<strong> 5-minute close crossing the high of 1 day ago<\/strong>&nbsp;or even for the fixed candle offset, like the <strong>current 5-minute close crossing [=1] 5-minute high<\/strong> (day&#8217;s first candle high). The crossover function may not deliver accurate results. This is because it compares two different timeframes\u20145-minute (intraday) and the daily candle (from 1 day ago) leading to incorrect outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crossover on different timeframe<strong>(INCORRECT)<\/strong> &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/chrome-capture-2024-8-27-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4406\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed candle Cross-over<strong>(INCORRECT)<\/strong> &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/chrome-capture-2024-8-27-3-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4412\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such scenarios, the appropriate approach would be to<strong> use &#8216;greater than&#8217; and &#8216;less than&#8217; <\/strong>conditions. Below is the modified version of the scan to reflect this. Below is an example scanner &#8211;<br><br><strong>https:\/\/chartink.com\/screener\/current-price-crossing-1-day-ago-high<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross over using Greater than and Less than<strong>(CORRECT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/chrome-capture-2024-8-27-2.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4408\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Are charts not loading\/showing properly?\">Do you show or add Pre-Market data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-market data for the current day is available at 9:09 am and includes data up until 09:08:59 am. Our scans for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly candles are updated at 09:09 am, while intraday candles with intervals of 1\/2\/3 minutes are updated starting from 09:15 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alerts are not sent out before 9.15 am. You will need to manually run the scan and view the results with candles, including pre-market values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Why is volume data not available for indices like Nifty and Banknifty?\">Are charts not loading\/showing properly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please try to reset your chart settings by visiting here: <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/stocks\/reset-settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to reset charts(Default)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Why is volume data not available for indices like Nifty and Banknifty?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indices like Nifty and Banknifty do not have volume data because they are composite instruments of multiple stocks. Indices are calculated based on the price movements of the underlying stocks rather than their volume. Hence, volume data is irrelevant for indices and not displayed on charts and scans. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Do you have pre-defined scans that we can run?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"How can we increase the number of stocks shown in the Atlas dashboard(from 50)?\">On our &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>SCREENER&#8221; page, many pre-built screeners are available for use. These screeners can be found on the list and used to start your analysis. You can choose from fundamental and technical screeners according to your preferred strategy. You also search for other scans as well\u2014E.g., breakout stocks, RSI scanners, NR 7 scans&#8230;etc.<br>Here is an example of searched scans &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/screeners\/search?search_term=nr7+scans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search for NR7 scans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Can we set our scans or dashboard as private mode\/hidden from others?\">How to find Shareholding attributes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Mobile or Desktop Application for chartink?\">You may refer to the dashboard that we have specially made for shareholding patterns(FII, DII and Public) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/dashboard\/147471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry Shareholding pattern<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How can we increase the number of stocks shown in the Atlas dashboard(from 50)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have set a default stock limit of 50. However, if you wish to increase the number of stocks displayed in your dashboard, please follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open your dashboard and select the &#8216;Group\/Sort&#8217; option.<\/li><li>Drag the &#8216;Data per symbol&#8217; option from 5 to 1.<\/li><li>After you have made this change, the &#8216;Number of symbols&#8217; option will appear, automatically set to 50.<\/li><li>You can then drag this option up to 1000 to display more stock results.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/chrome-capture-2023-3-26.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"426\"><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can we set our scans or dashboard as private mode\/hidden from others?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, This feature is available to our premium subscription users. It allows users to create scans or dashboards that can be made private, rendering them hidden and inaccessible to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find this feature located below the &#8216;submit&#8217; button when you save your scan or dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Mobile or Desktop Application for chartink?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Not able to copy-paste scans?\">At this time, Chartink is only available as a web-based application and does not have a mobile or desktop app for Android or iOS devices. However, you can access Chartink on your mobile phone and desktop using a web browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Not able to copy-paste scans?\">Not able to copy-paste scans?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be because of usage of the &#8220;Custom indicator&#8221; used in the scan.<br><strong>Copy and paste custom indicators used in scanners. <\/strong>To access and utilize the custom indicators used in a scan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Click on the purple arrow mark (&gt;&gt;) next to the custom indicator.<\/li><li>The formula for the custom indicator will be displayed. Now click on a &#8220;copy&#8221; of this indicator.<\/li><li>Create a new indicator using this formula by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/indicator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/chartink.com\/indicator<\/a> and saving the customized formula.<\/li><li>Open a new scan and input the name of the custom indicator in the desired condition.<br>Here is a sample video tutorial as a reference &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rifE_Bp6Jg8grdE-Fd_OPuW_ELdCkRZ0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copy paste scan filters.mp4<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>Does chartink support mathematical functions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Below are a few examples of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Abs() &#8211; Absolute\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Returns the absolute value of an expression\/number. For example, using ABS on (5 +(-10) = -5) will return the output as positive (5). Reference dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/dashboard\/150560\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>CEIL()<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0This function returns the smallest integer value, which is bigger than or equal to a number.\u00a0For example, CEIL on (312.70) will return the output as positive (313).\u00a0Reference dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/dashboard\/123790\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Floor()<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Returns the highest integer less than the given number.\u00a0For example, using Floor on (521.70) will return the output as positive (521).\u00a0Reference dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/dashboard\/123774\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>ROUND() &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0ROUND\u00a0function rounds a number to a specified number of digits.\u00a0For example, using Floor on (296.20) will return the output as positive (296).\u00a0Reference dashboard <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/dashboard\/137770\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can we recover deleted scan in chartink?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Who owns chartink?\">Yes, To assist with restoring a deleted scan or widget, it would be helpful to have more information, such as the name and date of deletion. This will allow us to access backups from the appropriate time frame. You can share these details here- <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@chartink.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Who owns chartink?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"What are the benefits of chartink premium?\">The Terms and Conditions of Use set forth herein apply to the website titled chartink.com, which is owned, operated, licensed and controlled by <strong>B.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Networks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What are the benefits of chartink premium?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a premium member, you will have access to dedicated scanner support. This includes requesting custom scans and collaborating on their creation and sharing.<br>You would be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Access realtime data for Charts &amp; Scans every minute<\/li><li>Create <strong>Alerts<\/strong> and receive updates of stock breakouts over <strong>SMS\/EMAIL\/mobile\/desktop\/webhooks<\/strong><\/li><li>View charts in 1\/2\/3 minute timeframes with <strong>auto-refresh<\/strong><\/li><li>Run <strong>screeners in 1\/2\/3 minute timeframes<\/strong> with auto-refresh<\/li><li><em>Scan any watchlist<\/em> via the segment dropdown of a scan<\/li><li>Private Scans &amp; Dashboard<\/li><li><em><strong>Customized Atlas dashboards<\/strong><\/em> for market overview<\/li><li><strong><u>Dedicated support<\/u><\/strong> for your scanner or dashboard requirements<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get details\/signup for our premium service here: <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/chartink.com\/subscription<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>List of frequently asked questions from our visitors. How to scan NSE Future stocks? How to run a scan for stocks in the Watchlist? How to perform Weekly\/Monthly scans? How to run Intraday timeframe scans? How to add indicators on charts? How to use the crossed above\/below functions correctly? Do you show or add Pre-Market &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/scanner\/stock-screener-faq\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Stock Screener FAQ&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,30],"tags":[41,42],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4480,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223\/revisions\/4480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chartink.com\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}