STBT Stocks Today (Weak Close Near Day Low)
Stocks down 2% to 25% on the day and trading within 0.5% of the day's low, on liquid names (Rs 10 Cr+). Reads the live daily candle, so it works best in the last 30 to 45 minutes of the session.
About This Scan
STBT means sell today and buy tomorrow: traders look for stocks finishing weak, expecting a lower open or more selling. This scan lists NSE stocks that are down 2% to 25% against the previous official close and trading within 0.5% of the day's low, on at least Rs 10 Cr of last-session turnover. Falls beyond 25% are skipped because they are mostly splits and bonus issues. It reads the live daily candle, so it is most useful in the last 30 to 45 minutes of the session. The mirror scan is BTST Stocks Today.
Scan Rules
Stock passes all of the below filters in the ALL segment using 15M candles:
- 1.Close less than or equal to 100.5% of Daily Low
- 2.Day Change vs Previous Close % less than or equal to -2
- 3.Day Change vs Previous Close % greater than or equal to -25
- 4.Traded Value (Rs lakh) greater than or equal to 1000
Last Session Sample
As of 2026-11-06 15:15, 26 stocks passed every rule. The 5 below are the strongest movers on the list.
| Symbol | Close | Change vs previous close |
|---|---|---|
| SUPRIYA | 695.7 | -19.99% |
| HAPPYFORGE | 1694.5 | -10% |
| DEEDEV | 542.75 | -9.99% |
| VINDHYATEL | 2460.1 | -6.41% |
| RBA | 88.5 | -5.99% |
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How To Use This Scan
- •Run it after 2:45 PM. Earlier in the day the list changes with every candle.
- •In the cash market a short sale is normally squared off the same day, so overnight sell ideas are usually traded in stock futures. Check the lot size and margin first.
- •Check the reason for the fall and any news due after the close. A weak close can still open higher. This scan has not been back-tested for an edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STBT in stocks?
Sell today, buy tomorrow. It is a one-night short idea that depends on the next session opening in your favour.
How does the scan define a weak close?
The latest price is within 0.5% of the day's low and the stock is down at least 2% against the previous official close.
Can I short any listed stock overnight?
Not in the cash market. Overnight short positions are normally taken in stock futures, so the idea is practical mainly for F&O stocks.