Why type of Screening Criterea do you use?

[Mi6op]

I'm struggling finding anything very productive with my screener tinkering.

Why type of setups do you guys use?

Thanks in advance.

[IIC]

My preferred setups are tight flat bases on low volume and High RS that have pulled back and consolidated on low vol...wait for an upward move on vol.

For daytrades I prefer news plays...but they are very time consuming as far as watching the R/T news.

Patience is the keyword...IIC

[billyjoe]

Mi6op,
Some screens that have worked well for me:

1. RS higher than EPS but both near at least 80

2. No wild fluctuation up/down on charts for last 3 months

3. Gradual price gain or very little price drop over previous 8 weeks

4. No chance of a negative earnings surprise in near future

5. An outside effect that favors your stock
such as AH-- Iraq War
BMHC--hurricanes in Florida
SAFM--- mad cow (I lucked into this one days after purchase)

These will at least keep your picks from tanking unless something weird happens
billyjoe