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Short Risk/Reward Screener

Overview​

The Short Risk/Reward profile returns short-only setups that are not selected by MarketAlpha’s AI Alpha Strategy engine. Instead, it displays all downside risk/reward strategies — even when the AI’s directional bias is neutral or long.

This profile is designed for users developing independent short strategies or conducting downside-focused research. It provides a flexible way to explore short setups that may fall outside current AI preferences but still meet structural quality thresholds.

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This profile does not display AI directional preference. Activate AI Strategy = Short on the chart to see only short strategies in the charts, independent of AI selection.

Strategy Focus​

  • Identify high-downside setups without relying on AI’s current strategy output
  • Focus on setups with clean paths to projected support targets
  • Screen for short ideas using risk/reward metrics and structural resistance
  • Explore setups that may be missed due to bullish or neutral AI bias
  • Combine with technical overlays or group filters for targeted short strategies
  • Supports manual and systematic research into structured short candidates

Filters Applied​

None.

This profile applies no filters by default and updates continuously. Use column metrics like Short Risk/Reward or Path to Target to shape your scan or ranking.

Metrics Used​

Short Strategy Signals​

  • Short - Risk/Reward: Shows the expected downside vs upside risk for short setups. Values ≥ 3 are ideal, and - indicates no visible support below. Helps surface efficient, high-conviction short opportunities with strong risk control.
  • Short - Path to Target: Counts support zones between price and the short target. Values of 0–1 indicate minimal support, signaling cleaner short paths. Compact name: Path Short

Group Strength and Momentum​

  • Industry Rating 1 Day, Theme Rating 1 Day: Identify weak-performing groups contributing to downside setups
  • Relative Strength 1 Day: Flags short-term underperformance relevant to short entries
  • Industry Rating 1 Year, Theme Rating 1 Year: Adds context on longer-term group positioning
  • Relative Strength 1 Year: Indicates broader structural weakness

Price Action and Breakdown Signals​

  • Change Pre Market (%): Highlights early weakness or downside catalysts
  • Change From Close (%): Captures intraday selling or trend breakdowns
  • RSI Divergence 14 Days: Detects confirmed or unconfirmed bearish divergence setups
  • Universal Pattern Detection: Flags setups with clean bearish pattern alignment
  • Tight Range: Surfaces compression likely to resolve to the downside

Volume and Liquidity​

  • Volume All Hours: Confirms sufficient trading activity across sessions
  • Relative Volume: Detects unusual volume supporting breakdowns or short setups
  • Dollar Volume Rank: Prioritizes liquid names with smoother execution potential

Fundamentals and Timing​

  • MarketAlpha Rating: Composite view of multi-factor strength or weakness
  • EPS Rating, Sales Rating, Profit Rating: Help prioritize low-quality names for potential short bias
  • Accumulation/Distribution Score: Tracks institutional selling or distribution pressure
  • 52 Week High (%): Measures distance from highs — useful for spotting extended or rollover setups
  • Next Earnings In Days: Highlights possible event-driven short scenarios

Default Sorting Logic​

Results are sorted by Dollar Volume Rank (ascending) to highlight actively traded names with short-side structural setups. This ensures relevance and liquidity for execution.

Practical Use Cases​

  • Identify structurally clean short setups outside of AI-selected signals
  • Scan for reward-efficient shorts with few support levels in the way
  • Build short-side watchlists during weak markets or trend reversals
  • Combine with group weakness or RSI divergence to strengthen conviction
  • Use in Multi-Charts to visually validate structure before acting
  • Customize filters around Short Risk/Reward to refine your short strategy universe