Lab Experiments
High Volume Movers Scanner
The High-Volume Movers Scanner helps me quickly identify stocks that are actively trading and showing unusual activity during the day. It’s perfect for finding stocks that are gaining attention from traders and have the potential for intraday price moves.
What It Does
Filters for stocks with current price between $0.25 and $20, avoiding ultra-penny stocks while focusing on smaller-cap, volatile stocks.
Ensures liquidity with a minimum volume of 1,000,000 shares.
Highlights stocks with volume spikes — trading 3× their average volume over the last 14 periods.
- Includes a % price change filter of +5% to ensure the stocks are moving significantly intraday.
When to Use It
Use this scanner during regular market hours to identify potential intraday momentum plays.
It’s ideal for spotting breakouts, fast movers, and high-activity stocks that can be traded intraday.
Helps traders quickly see where market interest is strongest.
How to Set It Up in Thinkorswim
Open Thinkorswim → Scan → Stock Hacker.
Add a Stock filter:
Condition: Stock Mark
Minimum:
0.25, Maximum:20
Add another Stock filter:
Condition: Volume
Minimum:
1,000,000
Add a Custom filter:
Choose Thinkscript Editor
Paste:
volume > average(volume,14)[1] * 3
Add a % Change filter:
Minimum:
5
Click Scan to see the results.
Save the scanner for future use:
Click Show actions → Save scan query
Name it “High-Volume Movers”
Option 2: One-Click Import
Use the shared Thinkorswim link provided below to import all filters instantly.
Save it under “High-Volume Movers” for easy access each trading day.
This setup ensures you see actively moving, liquid stocks with strong volume spikes and meaningful price action, making it a powerful tool for intraday momentum trading.
How to Import Scanners in Thinkorswim
Follow these steps to import each scanner directly into your Thinkorswim platform:
- Click on the blue download button on this page for the scanner you want to install
- Click on the + sign next to import manually
- Click on the link to copy it
Open Thinkorswim and go to the Scan tab
Click the Setup icon (top right) → choose Open shared item
Paste the import link and click Preview
Click Import to add the scanner to your list
Save it for easy access
Disclaimer: The scanners provided on this page are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not guarantee profit and should not be considered financial advice.
