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.
Mastering Short Interest: Trading Strategies and High-Potential Opportunities
An important metric in finding short squeeze setups is the short interest ratio. In recent years, it has gained widespread attention among traders and investors, especially following the dramatic events of the "meme stock" phenomenon.
Exchange: US Only
Limiting the screen to US stocks helps focus on a specific and active market.
Volume Increase: Volume More Than Prev Volume
Add a filter for volume increases relative to the previous volume, signaling heightened interest or news catalysts.
Price: Above 3
Refers to the stock price being greater than $3, which avoids extremely low-priced stocks (often riskier or less liquid)
(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.
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.
Average Volume: 50 SMA > 300K
Ensures adequate liquidity by filtering for stocks with a minimum average daily trading volume above 300,000 shares.
Price: Below 100
Restricts the screen to stocks priced under $100, focusing on mid-range stocks rather than high-priced equities.
Short Interest: Short Float % Above 10
High short interest is critical for identifying stocks with a greater likelihood of a short 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.