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Using Screener Profiles

Screener profiles are prebuilt or custom views that define what you see in the Ticker or Group Screener — including active filters, visible columns, sorting logic, and even search terms.

MarketAlpha automatically loads different profiles depending on market session (Pre-Market, Regular, Post-Market, Market Closed), and you can switch between them anytime from the toolbar or sidebar.

What a Profile Includes​

Each screener profile stores:

  • All active filters and filter logic
  • Any active search terms
  • Visible columns and their arrangement
  • Sorting preferences

Once saved, your profile will restore your exact layout the next time you load it.

Profile Types​

There are three profile types:

  • Community Profiles → Built by the MarketAlpha team and regularly updated. Ideal for strategy scanning, setups, and research themes
  • My Profiles → Any profiles you create or save. Fully editable
  • Favorite Profiles → Profiles you’ve starred for quick access

All three are accessible from the dropdown menu or the Profile Sidebar.

Find out which community profiles are available in Ticker Screener and Group Screener

How to Load a Profile​

To switch profiles:

  • Use the Profile dropdown in the top screener toolbar
  • Or open the Profile Sidebar to search, browse, and organize your profiles

You can switch profiles at any time — your current layout will be replaced by the selected profile’s settings.

Market State Defaults​

MarketAlpha automatically loads a default profile based on the current market session:

  • Pre-Market → Loads Pre-Market strategy filters
  • Regular Market → Loads setups tuned for intraday trading
  • Post-Market → Adjusts filters and volume conditions accordingly
  • Market Closed → Focuses on post-close analysis and next-day setup preparation

This ensures that your screener is always aligned with the most relevant context, without needing to switch manually.

Click here to learn more about Default Ticker and Default Group profiles

Summary​

Screener profiles are the fastest way to apply structured filters, view saved setups, and adapt to current market sessions. Use Community Profiles to explore strategies, create your own for custom scans, and switch between views easily with the sidebar or dropdown.