Accumulation/Distribution Screener

For Swing Traders (5-15 Day Holds)

• Set Min. Accumulation Days to 3-5: Look for stocks showing consistent buying interest over multiple days
• Enable Pre-Breakout Only: Filter for stocks with consolidation + accumulation = potential breakout
• Set Setup Readiness to 60+: Focus on high-probability setups with multiple confirmation signals
• Sort by Setup Readiness: Prioritize stocks with highest breakout potential at the top
• Trigger: Break above the consolidation range; invalid below the accumulation zone

For Position Traders (Weeks to Months)

• Analyze 15-30 Days: Look for sustained institutional accumulation over longer periods
• Focus on Quiet Accumulation: Stocks with high delivery % but moderate volume = smart money silently building
• Check Distance from 52W High: Stocks within 10-15% of highs with accumulation = potential for new highs
• Combine with Fundamentals: Use accumulation as confirmation for fundamentally strong stocks
• Building Strategy: Accumulate in phases as institutional investors are doing, averaging up on strength

For Exit/Risk Management

• Distribution Alert: High volume + Low delivery % = institutional selling, consider exiting long positions
• Failing Accumulation: If accumulation days decrease over time = weakening demand, tighten stops
• Reversal Warning: Switch from accumulation to distribution pattern = potential trend reversal
• Invalid Level: Use the boundary below multi-day accumulation zones where institutions are buying

Advanced Trading Strategies

• Sector Rotation: Use index filters to find sectors showing strongest accumulation patterns
• F&O Trading: Filter for F&O stocks with accumulation for better liquidity and options strategies
• Bottom Fishing: Look for accumulation patterns in stocks far from 52W highs = potential reversal plays
• Momentum Continuation: Stocks near 52W high + accumulation = strong momentum for breakout trades
• Pair Trading: Compare accumulation/distribution between sector leaders and laggards

Example 1: Finding Breakout Candidates for Swing Trade

1. Set Days to Analyze: 10 and Min. Accumulation Days: 4
2. Enable Pre-Breakout Only toggle
3. Set Min. Setup Readiness: 70
4. Select F&O segment for better liquidity
5. Sort by Setup Readiness (descending)
6. Result: Get top 10-15 stocks with 4+ days accumulation, consolidating, and 70+ setup readiness
7. Click on stock for detailed metrics → Check 52W high distance, delivery trends
8. Trigger: Break above the consolidation high with a 2-3% invalid level
9. Level: 5-10% range or previous resistance

Example 2: Identifying Strong Sectors for Position Building

1. Set Days to Analyze: 20-30 for longer-term view
2. Set Min. Accumulation Days: 5+
3. Try different Index Filters (Nifty IT, Pharma, Auto, etc.)
4. Sort by Accumulation Days to find most consistent stocks
5. Result: Identify which sectors have most stocks showing sustained accumulation
6. Within strong sectors, pick 3-5 stocks with highest accumulation scores
7. Strategy: Build positions in phases over 2-4 weeks
8. Monitor accumulation days weekly - if dropping, reduce exposure

Example 3: Exit Signal Detection for Existing Positions

1. Check your portfolio stocks individually or via watchlist
2. Look for Distribution/Speculation indicator appearing
3. Check if Accumulation Days dropped from previous weeks
4. If High Volume + Low Delivery % = immediate warning sign
5. If Setup Readiness is dropping below 30% = weakening setup
6. Reading: Momentum is weakening near the current price range
7. Continued distribution for 2-3 days signals a stronger negative reading
8. Don't fight the distribution - institutions know before us!