Gravestone Doji
A candle that opens and closes near its low (body 0.3% or less, lower wick 0.2% or less) with an upper wick of at least 1%. Buyers pushed price up and sellers took it back. Location matters.
About This Scan
A gravestone doji opens and closes at or near the day's low and trades far higher in between, leaving a long upper wick. It shows buyers pushed price up and sellers took all of it back. This scan requires a body of 0.3% or less, a lower wick of 0.2% or less and an upper wick of at least 1%, measured against the close, on Rs 5 Cr of last-session turnover. It does not filter for trend, so check the location: the pattern means more after a rally or near a resistance level. The mirror scan is Dragonfly Doji.
Scan Rules
Stock passes all of the below filters in the ALL segment using 1D candles:
- 1.Candle Body % less than or equal to 0.3
- 2.Lower Wick % less than or equal to 0.2
- 3.Upper Wick % greater than or equal to 1
- 4.Traded Value (Rs lakh) greater than or equal to 500
Last Session Sample
As of 2026-11-06, 5 stocks passed every rule. The 5 below are the strongest movers on the list.
| Symbol | Close | Change vs previous close |
|---|---|---|
| AUGMONT | 921.5 | -5% |
| KRN | 939.8 | -4.99% |
| SETL | 376.95 | -4.99% |
| ESDS | 1115.5 | -4.97% |
| E2E | 487.05 | -4.97% |
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How To Use This Scan
- •Wait for confirmation. A close below the gravestone's low on the next candle is the usual sign that sellers are in control.
- •Look at the location. Near a prior high, a falling average or a gap, the pattern is meaningful, and in the middle of a range it is just a candle.
- •Place the stop above the candle's high. This scan has not been back-tested for an edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gravestone doji?
A candle with almost no body and no lower wick but a long upper wick, so open, low and close sit at about the same price.
How is it different from a shooting star?
A shooting star has a small body that can sit a little above the low. A gravestone doji has an almost zero body at the low. Use the Shooting Star scan for the wider shape.
Does it work on intraday charts?
Yes. Switch the interval to 15m or 1h in the screener. The default is the daily chart.