> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://traderslab.gitbook.io/primetrading/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://traderslab.gitbook.io/primetrading/alexs-scans-and-workflow-traderslab.md).

# Alex's scans & workflow (TradersLab)

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### The tool behind my workflow

Everything in this section — finding Liquid Leaders, tracking relative strength, identifying strong groups, looking for 21dma pullbacks, building a Focus List — is part of the process I use every day.

You can absolutely do all of it manually.

I did for years.

But as the process became more structured, we built **TradersLab** around it so I could get from the broad market to the handful of names I actually care about much faster.

Instead of jumping between endless charts and spreadsheets, I can use one workflow to:

* understand the market environment,
* identify the strongest sectors, groups and themes,
* surface the leading stocks inside them,
* scan for the exact setups I personally trade,
* and turn those results into a focused watchlist.

The goal is not to generate more trades.

It is to **filter out more noise**.

That’s an important distinction.

TradersLab does not replace your process or tell you what to buy. It helps you apply a process consistently and spend your time analyzing the opportunities that actually deserve attention.

#### If you want to use the same tools I use

**$29/month** if you decide it adds value to your workflow.

[**www.TradersLab.io**](https://www.traderslab.io)

## Liquid Leaders scan

**Goal: Find the top liquid leading stocks**

* Top RS Rank (Alex’s RS composite rating)
* Group & Theme RS score > 50
* 250mil$/daily liquidity
* Minimum 1mil shares avrg. daily volume.
* 15% > ADR > 3%
* Price > 10$
* Market cap > $1 Billion
* Exclude China & HK
* Exclude Biotech, Defensive, Real Estate, Energy, Financials, Basic Materials, Industrials, Utilities, and Healthcare.

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## Liquid Leaders 21dma-structure Pullback scan

**Goal: WAITING that these stocks pullback into support and not be extended. Less than 1xADR from the 21dma.**

* All of Liquid Leaders Scan filters; plus.
* Daily closing range > 10%
* Price contraction (last 5 days)
* Weekly return < 15%
* 0 to 1 x ATR from the 21ema
* -0.5 to 4 x ATR from the 50sma
* Advancing 21ema
* Earnings in 7+ days

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## Episodic Pivot scan

**Goal: Find the Episodic pivot stock on news or earnings catalyst**

* Top RS composite
* 20mil$/daily liquidity
* Minimum 1mil shares avrg. Volume.
* ADR > 3%
* Price > 5$
* Market cap > 500mil$
* Daily return > 10%
* Daily closing range > 20%
* 20% from 52w high
* Relative Volume > 2.5
* Exclude China & HK
* Exclude Biotech, O\&G, and
* Earnings in 7+ days