TradingView Screener: How to Filter Stocks by Technical and Fundamental Criteria

Key Takeaways

1. The TradingView screener lets you narrow down thousands of listed stocks to a short list using filters you choose.
2. Fundamental filters such as market cap, P/E ratio, EPS growth and dividend yield help you check the financial side of a company.
3. Technical filters such as RSI, moving averages, volume and 52-week high or low can help you study a stock’s price behaviour trend and trading activity.
4. Combining fundamental and technical filters in one stock screener lets you narrow the list using both company-related data and price behaviour.
5. A screener only shortlists stocks. Each result still needs your own research before you invest or trade.

There are thousands of stocks listed on NSE and BSE. Going through each chart or annual report one by one is not practical as it can take up considerable time.

This is where a stock screener helps. You set conditions, and the tool displays stocks that match those filters.

Through this blog, you can understand how the TradingView screener works, which technical and fundamental filters you can use, and how to combine them to create a shortlist for further research.

What Is the TradingView Screener?

The TradingView screener is a filtering tool available on TradingView. It scans a market, such as Indian stocks, and lists the companies that meet the conditions you set.

You can filter by price, volume, valuation, financial data and technical indicators. Results appear in a table that you can sort.

A stock screener does not tell you what to buy. It simply cuts down a long list to a short one, so you can spend your time studying a few relevant stocks that meet your conditions instead of hundreds.

How to Open and Set Up the TradingView Screener

Getting started takes only a few steps:

1. Log in to TradingView and open the Screener from the Products menu.
2. Select "Stock Screener" and set the market to India.
3. Use the filter bar to add conditions, such as price, market cap or RSI.
4. Choose a column set, such as Overview, Valuation, Performance or Technicals.
5. Sort the results by any column and save the screen if you plan to reuse it.

The available filters and features may vary by plan and data access. Check TradingView’s current interface and plan details if an option is unavailable.

Filtering Stocks by Fundamental Criteria

Fundamental filters use company financial data and valuation metrics. They can be useful when researching businesses for a longer investment horizon.

Here are some commonly used fundamental filters:

• Market capitalisation: Helps group companies by market value, such as large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks.
• P/E ratio: Compares a company’s share price with its earnings per share. Compare this ratio with companies in the same sector and consider the reasons for any difference.
• EPS growth: Shows how earnings per share have changed over a selected period.
• Dividend yield: Compares annual dividend per share with the share price, based on the metric’s calculation period. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
• Debt levels: Help you examine a company’s borrowing in relation to measures such as equity or earnings. The relevant measure depends on the company and sector.

For example, a fundamental screen in the TradingView screener could look for companies with positive EPS growth, a market capitalisation above a chosen threshold and a P/E ratio below the sector average.

These conditions only identify stocks for further research. They do not establish that a company is undervalued or that its share price will rise.

Filtering Stocks by Technical Criteria

Technical filters focus on price behaviour, trading activity and indicators derived from market data. Traders may use them to identify stocks for closer chart analysis.

Here are some technical filters you will find in the TradingView screener:

• RSI (Relative Strength Index): Readings above 70 are often described as overbought, while readings  below 30 are often described as oversold.
• Moving averages: Conditions  such as price above the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), or the 50-day SMA above the 200-day SMA, can help you study the trend.
• Volume and relative volume: These show trading activity compared with a selected measure or reference period. An increase in volume does not, by itself, explain the reason for the activity or predict future prices.
• 52-week high or low: Helps identify stocks trading near the highest or lowest prices recorded over the past year.
• Price change %: Shows how much a stock’s price has changed over a selected period.

For example, a momentum screen might look for stocks trading above their 200-day moving average, with RSI between 50 and 70 and relative volume above 1.5.

Treat these conditions as screening criteria, not automatic buy or sell signals. Review the stock’s chart, liquidity and relevant news before making a decision.

Combining Technical and Fundamental Filters

Fundamental and technical filters examine different aspects of a stock. Fundamental filters help you review company financials and valuation, while technical filters help you study price behaviour and trading activity. Using both can help you create a shortlist that meets more of your selected conditions, but it does not guarantee better investment results.

Here's a simple way to compare the two:

For example, a combined screen could look for companies with positive EPS growth and a P/E ratio below their sector average, while also requiring the stock price to be above its 200-day moving average and its average trading volume to meet a chosen threshold.

These are illustrative conditions, not a recommendation to buy the stocks returned by the screen.

Common Doubts About the TradingView Screener

Is the TradingView screener free to use?

TradingView offers a free Basic plan with access to its screeners. Some features and limits vary by plan, so check TradingView’s current pricing and feature details to confirm which options are available to you.

Does a stock screener give buy or sell signals?

No. A stock screener only lists stocks that match your filters. It does not predict future price movement, and the results should be studied further before any decision.

How many filters should I use?

Start with a few filters that match your objective, then add or remove conditions as needed. Too many restrictive filters may return very few results, while too few may produce a long list that takes time to review. The right number depends on what you are trying to identify.

Can I use the TradingView screener for intraday trading?

Yes. Traders may use filters such as percentage price change, volume, relative volume and price gaps to identify stocks for further intraday analysis, where these filters are available.

A screen does not confirm that a trade is suitable or likely to be profitable. Intraday trading involves market risk, so consider liquidity, transaction costs, position size and your exit plan before placing an order.

How mastertrust Helps You Act on Your Screener Results

With a trading and demat account on mastertrust.co.in, you can track your shortlisted stocks on a watchlist, study charts and place orders from one platform.

If you are new to TradingView charts, our TradingView beginners guide explains the basics. You can also read how to pick stocks using fundamental analysis before you finalise your list.

Final Thoughts

The TradingView screener saves time by turning a market of thousands of stocks into a list you can actually study. Fundamental filters help you check the business, and technical filters help you check the price trend.

Start with a few clear conditions, save the screens that work for you, and treat every result as a starting point for research, not a final answer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the TradingView screener used for?

It filters stocks by conditions such as price, valuation, financial data and technical indicators.

2. Can I screen Indian stocks on TradingView?

Yes. You can select India as the market in the TradingView screener and filter the available stocks using the criteria you choose. Check the exchange and symbol details in the results to confirm the listing you are researching.

3. Which fundamental filters are useful for beginners?

Market cap, P/E ratio, EPS growth and dividend yield are simple starting points for beginners.

4. Is a stock screener enough to pick stocks?

No. A stock screener only narrows the list. You still need to study the company, its sector and the risks before investing.

5. Can I save my screens on TradingView?

Yes. TradingView lets you save custom screens so you can reopen and reuse your selected filters and column settings. The available features and limits depend on your plan.