Trading is no longer about staring at endless tickers and hoping something stands out. Professionals use stock scanners to filter, organize, and surface high-probability setups—and TradingView makes this process seamless.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to build a professional-grade TradingView stock scanner that rivals institutional tools, while integrating gamma and options data for maximum edge.
Why Use TradingView for Stock Scanning?
Benefits for Retail and Institutional Traders
TradingView gives you:
- Real-time market data across global equities, options, and crypto.
- Customizable filters to pinpoint only the best setups.
- Built-in charting + alerts for instant decision-making.
Why TradingView Outshines Other Platforms
Unlike static scanners, TradingView integrates multi-timeframe charts, Pine Script customization, and automation tools, allowing you to go from scan → execution instantly.
Core Elements of a Professional Scanner
Customizable Filters
Filter by price, volume, market cap, or sector to narrow your universe.
Technical Indicators Integration
Add filters like RSI, MACD, EMA, or VWAP to catch setups aligning with your strategy.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Run conditions across 15m, 1h, and 4h charts to validate momentum.
Alerts and Notifications
Turn your scanner into a 24/7 signal engine that pings you when opportunities arise.
Step 1: Accessing the TradingView Stock Screener
- Open TradingView and select Stock Screener on the right of the platform.
- Choose your market type: US equities, forex, crypto, or global stocks.
Step 2: Setting Up Filters for Precision Scanning
Price Ranges & Volume Requirements
Example: Stocks between $10–$200 with 1M+ daily volume for liquidity.
Technical Filters
- RSI < 30 (oversold bounce plays).
- EMA21 > EMA50 (uptrend confirmation).
- MACD cross (momentum shift).
Custom Watchlists
Group by sectors, options interest, or gamma-sensitive names like $TSLA, $AAPL, $SPY.
Step 3: Adding Advanced Indicators
EMA/SMA with Volume Analysis
Catch high-volume breakouts above key moving averages.
VWAP for Institutional Flow
Institutions anchor trades to VWAP. Scanning for VWAP reclaims gives you smart money alignment.
Gamma & Options Data
This is where the edge sharpens. By syncing with partners like Gamma Edge, you overlay hedging flows on top of your stock scans.
Step 4: Automating with Alerts & Scripts
Real-Time Alerts
Turn filters into alerts so you never miss setups. Example: “Alert me if RSI < 30 AND price > VWAP.”
Pine Script Basics
TradingView’s Pine Script lets you write custom scanner conditions, like gamma-driven triggers or VWAP killzones.
Example: Building a Momentum Scanner in TradingView
- Condition 1: EMA21 > EMA50 (trend).
- Condition 2: RSI > 55 (momentum).
- Condition 3: Price above VWAP (institutional support).
This scanner only shows strong trend-followers primed for breakout trades.
Pro Tips for Traders
- Keep It Lean: Too many filters = no results.
- Backtest First: Verify setups against past data.
- Confluence Wins: Pair scanner output with gamma levels for best results.
Linking Your Scanner with Options & Gamma Data
Why Gamma Levels Matter
Gamma shows where dealers hedge, creating magnets for price.
👉 Check our latest Tesla $TSLA Trade Plan to see gamma levels in action.
Institutional Edge
Combining technical scanners + gamma data gives you a two-step verification system that institutions already use.
For a visual walkthrough, check out our latest YouTube video on building pro scanners.
Final Thoughts: Unlocking TradingView’s True Power
A professional TradingView stock scanner transforms you from reactive to proactive trading. By combining:
- Filters (RSI, EMA, VWAP)
- Automation (alerts, Pine Script)
- Gamma data overlays
…you unlock the ability to trade like institutions.
👉 Ready to take it further?
- Join the Rawstocks Discord community here
- Get real-time gamma data with our partner: Gamma Edge
FAQs
1. Can you scan options chains on TradingView?
Not directly. But you can integrate external gamma/flow data providers like Gamma Edge for institutional insights.
2. Is Pine Script required to build scanners?
No—basic scanners can be built with filters, but Pine Script unlocks full customization.
3. What indicators are best for stock scanning?
VWAP, EMA21/50, RSI, MACD, and volume filters are trader favorites.
4. How can TradingView alerts improve day trading?
Alerts allow you to automate signal tracking, so you react only when conditions align.
5. Can scanners replace manual charting?
No—they’re meant to narrow down candidates, but chart review is still key.
6. Where can I learn more about gamma-informed trading?
Read our Tesla $TSLA Gamma Trade Plan for a live example.