Momentum Stock Scanner for NSE
29 prebuilt scans · 9 buy-side and sell-side pairs · runs on live NSE candles
Momentum scans look for stocks that are already moving and still being bought: RSI holding above 60, MACD above its signal or its zero line, ADX showing a strong trend, or a large gain on the day. The idea is to follow strength rather than guess a turn.
Momentum can stay extended for a long time and reverse sharply. Treat these lists as a pool to rank by trend quality, relative strength and distance from a recent base, not as entries by themselves.
Momentum scans
MACD Positive Trend
MACD above signal while price and moving averages stay bullish.
MACD Negative Trend
MACD below its signal line while price is below the 50 EMA and the 20 EMA is below the 50 EMA. Momentum and trend both pointing down. The mirror of MACD Positive Trend.
ADX Strong Downtrend
Trend-strength scan with ADX at 25 or higher and a bearish EMA stack: price below the 20 EMA and the 20 EMA below the 50 EMA. The mirror of ADX Strong Trend.
MACD Crosses Above Zero Line
The MACD line closes above zero after being at or below it on the previous candle, with price above the 20 EMA. The short-term average has moved above the longer-term one.
MACD Crosses Below Zero Line
The MACD line closes below zero after being at or above it on the previous candle, with price below the 20 EMA. The short-term average has moved below the longer-term one.
Stocks Under Rs 100 Rising on Volume (2%+)
Stocks priced at Rs 100 or less that closed up 2% or more on at least average volume, with Rs 5 Cr+ traded in the last session. Low price is not low risk: these stocks can move fast in both directions.
Stocks Under Rs 100 Falling on Volume (2%+)
Stocks priced at Rs 100 or less that closed down 2% or more on at least average volume, with Rs 5 Cr+ traded in the last session. Low price is not low risk: these stocks can move fast in both directions.
ADX Crossing 25: New Uptrend
ADX moved above 25 within the last 2 candles while price is above a rising stack (price above the 20 EMA, 20 EMA above the 50 EMA). A trend that just became strong. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
ADX Crossing 25: New Downtrend
ADX moved above 25 within the last 2 candles while price is below a falling stack (price below the 20 EMA, 20 EMA below the 50 EMA). A downtrend that just became strong. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
Awesome Oscillator Crosses Above Zero
The Awesome Oscillator closes above zero after being at or below it on the previous candle. Short-term momentum has moved above longer-term momentum. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
Awesome Oscillator Crosses Below Zero
The Awesome Oscillator closes below zero after being at or above it on the previous candle. Short-term momentum has moved below longer-term momentum. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
Awesome Oscillator Bullish Saucer
With the Awesome Oscillator above zero, one lower bar is followed by a higher bar: a brief dip in momentum that has turned back up. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
Awesome Oscillator Bearish Saucer
With the Awesome Oscillator below zero, one higher bar is followed by a lower bar: a brief recovery in momentum that has turned back down. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
ROC 21 Crosses Above Zero
The 21-period rate of change closes above zero after being at or below it on the previous candle: price is now higher than it was 21 candles ago. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
ROC 21 Crosses Below Zero
The 21-period rate of change closes below zero after being at or above it on the previous candle: price is now lower than it was 21 candles ago. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
F&O Gainers Today (2%+)
F&O stocks up 2% or more against the previous official close. Measured on the daily candle, so the list is the same on every interval and updates through the session.
F&O Losers Today (-2% or worse)
F&O stocks down 2% to 25% against the previous official close. Falls beyond 25% are skipped as likely corporate actions. Same list on every interval, updated through the session.
RSI Above 60 Bullish
Momentum scan for stocks above EMA20 with RSI strength and participation.
Close Near Day High
Stocks closing in the top 20% of their candle with participation.
MACD Bullish Cross
Fresh MACD signal-line crossover with price above the medium-term average and volume confirmation.
Strong Week Momentum
Up 5% or more this week while riding the fast average without being overbought — power trend continuation.
RSI Overbought Stocks
Daily RSI at or above 70 — extended momentum where trend riders trail stops and reversal traders look for exhaustion.
Stocks in Uptrend (5 Days)
Five consecutive higher closes while riding the fast average — Chartink's classic uptrend streak scan.
Top Gainers with Volume Surge
Up 3% or more on double the normal volume — where today's momentum crowd is actually deployed.
RSI Crossing Above 50
RSI closes above 50 for the first time after sitting at or below it on the previous candle, on a green candle. Momentum shifting from bearish to bullish.
Momentum Leaders (Above 50 DMA, RSI 60+, ADX 25+)
Close above the 50-day average, 20 EMA above 50 EMA, RSI at 60 or higher and ADX at 25 or higher, on liquid stocks (Rs 10 Cr+ traded). Strong, trending, and still being bought.
Top Gainers Today (3%+)
Liquid stocks (Rs 5 Cr+ traded) up 3% or more against the previous official close. The change is measured on the daily candle, so the list is the same on every interval and updates through the session.
How traders use these scans
- Rank a long list by relative strength or distance from the 52-week high.
- Prefer entries near a rising average over buying the day's high.
- A long list means a strong market, a short list means few stocks are trending.
Scans list setups that match fixed rules. They are not recommendations and none is back-tested for an edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is RSI above 70 a sell signal?
Not by itself. In an uptrend RSI can stay above 70 for weeks. The scan lists overbought stocks so you can judge exhaustion with price and volume.
What does ADX measure?
Trend strength, not direction. Above 25 usually means a trend is established. Direction comes from price against its averages.
How are top gainers measured?
Against the previous official close, on liquid stocks, so a stock needs real turnover to appear.