High Pressure Short Squeeze Screen
Focuses on fine-tuned parameters for stocks on the verge of a squeeze and Includes additional filters like float < 20M, short interest ratio > 5, recent price breakout, and days to cover > 3.
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Price: Above 3
Refers to the stock price being greater than $3, which avoids extremely low-priced stocks (often riskier or less liquid)
Price: Below 100
Restricts the screen to stocks priced under $100, focusing on mid-range stocks rather than high-priced equities.
Outstanding Shares and Float: Float < 20M
Targets stocks with a smaller share float, a key factor in identifying potential short squeeze candidates due to limited supply.
Exchange: US Only
Limiting the screen to US stocks helps focus on a specific and active market.
Average Volume: 50 SMA > 300K
Ensures adequate liquidity by filtering for stocks with a minimum average daily trading volume above 300,000 shares.
Short Interest: Short Float % Above 10
High short interest is critical for identifying stocks with a greater likelihood of a short squeeze.
Volume Increase: Volume More Than Prev Volume
Add a filter for volume increases relative to the previous volume, signaling heightened interest or news catalysts.
(siDaysToCover>=3)
Including a filter for days-to-cover (e.g., above 2 or 3) can provide insight into how long it would take short sellers to exit positions, increasing the likelihood of a squeeze.
Standard daily chart timeframe
Regional Run
Run this screen in your favorite region. You can always further fine tune the screen by changing the general settings after it opened in the screener.