Technical Analysis

Using comprehensive technical indicators and momentum for trading decisions.

Overview

Technical analysis uses price patterns, indicators, and momentum to identify trading opportunities. This guide leverages the 3,522 available fields in the TradingView Screener API, including multiple RSI variations, MACD components, Bollinger Bands, Stochastic indicators, ADX, and more.

Multi-RSI Strategy

Using multiple RSI timeframes for confirmation:

typescript

import { StockScreener, StockField } from 'tradingview-screener';

const screener = new StockScreener();

screener
  // Daily RSI (standard 14-period)
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(50, 70))

  // RSI 7-period for short-term momentum
  .where(StockField.RSI7.between(45, 75))

  // Weekly RSI for trend confirmation
  .where(StockField.RSI_1W.between(45, 70))

  // Volume
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.RSI7,
    StockField.RSI_1W,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.RSI, true);

const results = await screener.get();

MACD Momentum Screen

Using MACD components for trend identification:

typescript

const screener = new StockScreener();

screener
  // MACD bullish crossover (MACD above signal)
  .where(StockField.MACD_MACD_12_26.gt(StockField.MACD_SIGNAL_12_26))

  // Positive MACD histogram (momentum building)
  .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))

  // RSI confirmation
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(50, 70))

  // Volume
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.MACD_MACD_12_26,
    StockField.MACD_SIGNAL_12_26,
    StockField.MACD_HIST,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.MACD_HIST, false);

const results = await screener.get();

Bollinger Bands Squeeze

Identify volatility contractions (potential breakouts):

typescript

const screener = new StockScreener();

screener
  // Price near Bollinger Bands basis (middle band)
  .where(StockField.PRICE.between(
    StockField.BB_BASIS.mult(0.98),
    StockField.BB_BASIS.mult(1.02)
  ))

  // ADX showing low volatility (squeeze)
  .where(StockField.ADX.lt(25))

  // Volume confirmation
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

  // RSI neutral
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(40, 60))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.BB_LOWER,
    StockField.BB_BASIS,
    StockField.BB_UPPER,
    StockField.ADX,
    StockField.RSI
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.ADX, true);

Stochastic Oscillator Strategy

Using Stochastic %K and %D for overbought/oversold signals:

typescript

const screener = new StockScreener();

screener
  // Stochastic oversold (bullish setup)
  .where(StockField.STOCH_K.lt(20))
  .where(StockField.STOCH_D.lt(20))

  // Stochastic %K crossing above %D (bullish signal)
  .where(StockField.STOCH_K.gt(StockField.STOCH_D))

  // RSI confirmation
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(30, 50))

  // Volume
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(500e6))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.STOCH_K,
    StockField.STOCH_D,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.STOCH_K, true);

ADX Trend Strength

Identify strong trends using Average Directional Index:

typescript

const screener = new StockScreener();

screener
  // Strong trend (ADX > 25)
  .where(StockField.ADX.gt(25))

  // Bullish momentum
  .where(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT.gt(1))

  // RSI confirming uptrend
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(55, 75))

  // MACD bullish
  .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))

  // Volume
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.ADX,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.MACD_HIST,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.ADX, false);

Combined Technical Screen

Multiple technical indicators working together:

typescript

async function comprehensiveTechnicalScreen() {
  const screener = new StockScreener();

  screener
    // RSI momentum (multiple timeframes)
    .where(StockField.RSI.between(50, 70))
    .where(StockField.RSI7.between(50, 75))

    // MACD bullish
    .where(StockField.MACD_MACD_12_26.gt(StockField.MACD_SIGNAL_12_26))
    .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))

    // ADX showing trend strength
    .where(StockField.ADX.gt(20))

    // Stochastic not overbought
    .where(StockField.STOCH_K.lt(80))

    // Bollinger Bands position (not at extremes)
    .where(StockField.PRICE.between(
      StockField.BB_LOWER.mult(1.05),
      StockField.BB_UPPER.mult(0.95)
    ))

    // Volatility check
    .where(StockField.ATR.gt(0.5))  // Some volatility for trading

    // Volume
    .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

    // Price movement
    .where(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT.gt(0))

    // Size
    .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

    .select(
      StockField.NAME,
      StockField.PRICE,
      StockField.RSI,
      StockField.RSI7,
      StockField.MACD_HIST,
      StockField.ADX,
      StockField.STOCH_K,
      StockField.ATR,
      StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT,
      StockField.VOLUME
    )
    .sortBy(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT, false);

  return await screener.get();
}

Breakout Scanner

Stocks breaking out with multiple confirmations:

typescript

screener
  // Strong price movement
  .where(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT.gt(3))

  // Breaking above Bollinger Bands upper band
  .where(StockField.PRICE.gt(StockField.BB_UPPER.mult(0.98)))

  // RSI showing strength but not extreme
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(60, 80))

  // ADX showing trend
  .where(StockField.ADX.gt(25))

  // MACD bullish
  .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))

  // Volume surge
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(1_000_000))

  // Size
  .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(500e6))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.ADX,
    StockField.VOLUME
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT, false);

Mean Reversion Strategy

Identify oversold conditions with multiple indicators:

typescript

async function meanReversionScreen() {
  const screener = new StockScreener();

  screener
    // Oversold RSI
    .where(StockField.RSI.lt(30))
    .where(StockField.RSI7.lt(25))

    // Stochastic oversold
    .where(StockField.STOCH_K.lt(20))

    // Price near lower Bollinger Band
    .where(StockField.PRICE.between(
      StockField.BB_LOWER.mult(0.95),
      StockField.BB_LOWER.mult(1.05)
    ))

    // Not in free fall
    .where(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT.gt(-5))

    // Adequate volume
    .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(500_000))

    // Quality stocks
    .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))

    .select(
      StockField.NAME,
      StockField.PRICE,
      StockField.RSI,
      StockField.RSI7,
      StockField.STOCH_K,
      StockField.BB_LOWER,
      StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT,
      StockField.ATR
    )
    .sortBy(StockField.RSI, true);

  return await screener.get();
}

Momentum Scanner with Confirmation

Strong momentum with multiple indicator confirmations:

typescript

screener
  // Strong daily move
  .where(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT.gt(3))

  // High volume
  .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(1_000_000))

  // RSI showing strength (not overbought)
  .where(StockField.RSI.between(60, 75))

  // MACD bullish momentum
  .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))

  // Stochastic confirmation
  .where(StockField.STOCH_K.gt(50))
  .where(StockField.STOCH_K.gt(StockField.STOCH_D))

  // ADX showing trend
  .where(StockField.ADX.gt(20))

  // Not penny stocks
  .where(StockField.PRICE.gt(10))

  .select(
    StockField.NAME,
    StockField.PRICE,
    StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT,
    StockField.RSI,
    StockField.MACD_HIST,
    StockField.ADX,
    StockField.VOLUME
  )
  .sortBy(StockField.VOLUME, false);

Real-Time Technical Monitor

Monitor multiple indicators in real-time:

typescript

async function liveTechnicalMonitor() {
  const screener = new StockScreener();

  screener
    .where(StockField.RSI.between(50, 70))
    .where(StockField.MACD_HIST.gt(0))
    .where(StockField.ADX.gt(20))
    .where(StockField.VOLUME.gte(1_000_000))
    .where(StockField.MARKET_CAPITALIZATION.gt(1e9))
    .select(
      StockField.NAME,
      StockField.PRICE,
      StockField.RSI,
      StockField.MACD_HIST,
      StockField.ADX,
      StockField.STOCH_K,
      StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT,
      StockField.VOLUME
    )
    .sortBy(StockField.CHANGE_PERCENT, false)
    .setRange(0, 15);

  for await (const data of screener.stream({ interval: 30000 })) {
    if (data) {
      console.clear();
      console.log('=== Multi-Indicator Technical Screener ===');
      console.log(`${new Date().toLocaleTimeString()}\n`);

      data.data.forEach((stock, i) => {
        console.log(
          `${(i + 1).toString().padStart(2)}. ` +
          `${stock.name.padEnd(25)} ` +
          `$${stock.close.toFixed(2).padStart(7)} ` +
          `RSI: ${stock.rsi.toFixed(1).padStart(5)} ` +
          `ADX: ${stock.adx.toFixed(1).padStart(5)} ` +
          `MACD: ${stock.macd_hist.toFixed(2).padStart(6)} ` +
          `Change: ${stock.change_abs > 0 ? '+' : ''}${stock.change_abs.toFixed(2)}%`
        );
      });
    }
  }
}

Best Practices

Multiple Timeframes: Use RSI, RSI7, RSI_1W for multi-timeframe analysis
Indicator Confirmation: Combine 3+ indicators (RSI, MACD, Stochastic, ADX)
Trend Identification: Use ADX to confirm trend strength (ADX > 25 = strong trend)
MACD Analysis: Watch for histogram crossovers and MACD/signal line crosses
Bollinger Bands: Use for volatility and potential breakout/breakdown scenarios
Stochastic Oscillator: Great for overbought/oversold and divergence signals
ATR for Risk: Use ATR to gauge volatility and set appropriate stop losses
Volume Verification: Always check volume to confirm price movements
Market Context: Consider overall market trend and conditions
Risk Management: Use multiple indicators to reduce false signals

Available Technical Indicator Fields

RSI (Relative Strength Index):

RSI - Standard 14-period RSI
RSI7 - 7-period RSI (short-term)
RSI10 - 10-period RSI
RSI20 - 20-period RSI
RSI_1W - Weekly RSI
RSI_1M - Monthly RSI
RSI_120 - 2-hour RSI
Various other timeframes available

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):

MACD_MACD_12_26 - MACD line
MACD_SIGNAL_12_26 - Signal line
MACD_HIST - Histogram (MACD - Signal)
Multiple timeframe variations

Bollinger Bands:

BB_UPPER - Upper band
BB_BASIS - Middle band (SMA)
BB_LOWER - Lower band
BB_UPPER_50, BB_BASIS_50, BB_LOWER_50 - 50-period variations

Stochastic Oscillator:

STOCH_K - %K line
STOCH_D - %D line (signal)
STOCHASTIC_PERCENTK_14_3_3 - Standard settings
STOCHASTIC_PERCENTD_14_3_3 - Standard %D
STOCHASTIC_RSI_FAST_3_3_14_14 - Stochastic RSI fast
STOCHASTIC_RSI_SLOW_3_3_14_14 - Stochastic RSI slow

ADX (Average Directional Index):

ADX - Standard ADX
ADX_20, ADX_50, ADX_100 - Different period settings
ADX_1W, ADX_1M - Weekly/monthly timeframes

Volatility:

ATR - Average True Range
ATR_14 - 14-period ATR

Price & Volume:

PRICE, CHANGE, CHANGE_PERCENT
VOLUME, VOLUME_1W, VOLUME_1M

With 3,522 total fields available, you can create highly sophisticated technical analysis screens using multiple indicators and timeframes.

Next Steps

Value Investing - Fundamental analysis
Growth Stocks - High-growth companies
Market Scanning - Daily scans

Technical Analysis ​

Overview ​

Multi-RSI Strategy ​

MACD Momentum Screen ​

Bollinger Bands Squeeze ​

Stochastic Oscillator Strategy ​

ADX Trend Strength ​

Combined Technical Screen ​

Breakout Scanner ​

Mean Reversion Strategy ​

Momentum Scanner with Confirmation ​

Real-Time Technical Monitor ​

Best Practices ​

Available Technical Indicator Fields ​

Next Steps ​

Technical Analysis

Overview

Multi-RSI Strategy

MACD Momentum Screen

Bollinger Bands Squeeze

Stochastic Oscillator Strategy

ADX Trend Strength

Combined Technical Screen

Breakout Scanner

Mean Reversion Strategy

Momentum Scanner with Confirmation

Real-Time Technical Monitor

Best Practices

Available Technical Indicator Fields

Next Steps