Product review: TradingView Stock Screener
Overview
TradingView’s Stock Screener is a fast, browser-based tool built into the broader TradingView platform. It combines robust filters, clean design, and best‑in‑class charts, making it a strong pick for retail investors and active traders who want screening, charting, and watchlists in one place.
Key features
– Coverage: US and many international markets, with separate screeners for stocks, forex, and crypto (focus here on stocks).
– Filters: Dozens of fundamental metrics (market cap, P/E, dividend yield, ROE, debt/equity), technical conditions (RSI, moving average crossovers, 52‑week highs/lows, volume spikes), and descriptive fields (sector, exchange).
– Presets and custom views: Save custom screens, columns, and layouts for quick reuse.
– Integrated charts: One-click from a screener result to advanced charts, including multiple time frames and indicators.
– Strategy tools: Use the chart-based Strategy Tester and Pine Script to prototype and backtest ideas tied to symbols you discover via the screener.
– Watchlists and sync: Create multiple watchlists; data syncs across web, desktop, and mobile apps.
– Real-time and delayed data: Real-time for certain markets with paid plans; delayed on the free tier.
– Community and ideas: Access user-published ideas for symbols found through the screener.
Pros
– Excellent UI/UX and speed; easy to build and iterate on screens.
– Strong mix of fundamental and technical filters for most retail workflows.
– Tight integration with powerful charts and alerts on symbols.
– Cross-platform access with reliable syncing and uptime.
– Large community and educational content to explore strategies.
Cons
– Some essentials (real-time data, more alerts, ad-free) require a paid plan.
– No true “screener-level” alerts for automated notifications when new symbols meet criteria.
– Backtesting is chart-based, not a bulk factor/backtest engine across the entire universe.
– Fundamental coverage is solid but not as deep as institutional terminals; limited historical point‑in‑time fundamentals.
– Export and advanced automation options are limited compared to pro quant tools.
Who it’s for
– Active traders and swing traders who want quick scans tied to real-time charting.
– Long-term investors who need basic to intermediate fundamental screens and watchlist management.
– Not ideal for quants needing bulk data exports, point‑in‑time fundamentals, or portfolio-level factor backtests.
Pricing
– Free tier with ads and delayed data, plus paid Pro/Pro+/Premium plans that unlock more alerts, layouts, and real-time data for certain markets. Exact pricing varies by region and plan.
Verdict
TradingView’s Stock Screener is one of the best all‑around options for most retail users thanks to speed, usability, and seamless chart integration. If you need institutional‑grade datasets, automated screener alerts, or universe‑wide backtesting, you’ll hit limits. For everyday discovery, monitoring, and chart‑driven workflows, it’s a standout.
Note: This review is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
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