Quick Start Guide

Goal: Find winning stocks using DDAmanda, the best stock screener for traders.

Why DDAmanda is Different

Unlike other stock scanners that produce long lists requiring time-consuming research, DDAmanda lets you rapidly evaluate the stocks that match the scan criteria one at a time.

Our Ai-powered scanner and unique metrics like $ Traded and Factor help you spot high-potential stocks instantly.

Watch these videos for a detailed overview, or read the steps below the videos:

DDAmanda Overview

How DDAmanda Scanning Works

Quick DDAmanda Overview

How It Works

DDAmanda's scanner evaluates the selected stocks one at a time, letting you quickly decide if they're worth your time. Here's how to get started:

Step 1: Log In and Access the Scanner

• Log in via the Member Login on the DDAmanda home page.
• The first screen: Enter a stock symbol (e.g., any symbol or "A" to start at the database's beginning) and hit Enter to access the main DDAmanda screen.
• The database runs from symbol A to ZZZZZ. Starting at "A" scans from the beginning.
• If you hover over any item on the screen, a tooltip explaining what it is will pop up. You can stop showing the tooltips by unchecking the checkbox at the top left.

Step 2: Find a Stock

• The scans are all preset with good values. The values are ones that we are currently using. But you can easily change these values as you wish.
• (The Scan parameters are used to filter stocks.)
• Select a scan from the dropdown field at the bottom of the Scanner Area (Try the Test Easy or 200 Day Low Scan).
• Click the Next button to scan from your current symbol. (You can also use the right arrow key on your keyboard).
• DDAmanda stops at the next stock matching the scan values.
• Evaluate the stock displayed. Click Next to continue or Prev to go back. (You can also use the right/left arrow keys.)
• Repeat until you find a stock worth researching, or reach the last stock ("ZZZZZ").

Step 3: Evaluate a Stock

DDAmanda's unique metrics help you assess stocks instantly:

• $ Traded: Shows daily dollar value traded (price x volume), revealing liquidity and money flow.
• Factor: Compares today's $ Traded to the 20 day average $ Traded , highlighting unusual activity (e.g., A Factor of 10 means today's $Traded is 10x normal $ Traded). The Factor is an important scan parameter you can set in the Scanner.
• 200 Days of Data: View historical trading to spot trends, front-loading, or resistance levels.

Use the left-side buttons to research further - These buttons auto-load data for the current stock, streamlining your research:

• Chart Buttons: View 90 Day, 1-Year, 2-Year, Trading View or Big charts.
• Use the AI Button on the left to evaluate the stock. Push the button, then paste (Ctrl-V) when the AI window comes up. This inserts a pre-composed prompt into the AI window.
• X/Twitter, StockTwits icons at the bottom: Check what's being said about the stock on Twitter/StockTwits.
• IHub, Seeking Alpha icons: See discussions on Investors Hub message boards and Seeking Alpha.
• Filings: Review SEC filings for the stock.
• Summary: Get an overview of the stock.
• News: Check recent news articles.

Step 4: Verify Your Picks

Always verify scan results by monitoring the stock's trading the next day to confirm activity isn't a one-time event. If research supports the activity, consider taking a position sooner.

Tips and Considerations

• Stock List: Click the Stock List button to generate a list of stocks meeting your scan criteria. Clicking on the list will automatically copy it. Then you can paste this list into a streamer (e.g., Think or Swim) to watch in real-time. Learn how to create watchlists in Think or Swim.
• Scanner Filters: Think of scan settings as layered filters. Adjust parameters (e.g., Min/Max Price, RSI, $ Traded) to refine results and find stocks likely to run.
• Notes: You can add public (visible to all members) or private notes for the stock you are on. Click the 'Notes: Add' button above the turquoise stock notes area to add a note.
  These notes will help jog your memory later, and also inform other users of what you have discovered/noted.
  
• Window Management: Research buttons open new windows. Close them when done (Alt+F4 is fastest). Use Alt+Tab to switch between windows quickly.
• Support: Call/Text us via phone (760 702-2009) or our Telegram room for questions. Visit the IHub DDAmanda Board for examples of stock patterns.

Summary

Pick a scan, click Next, and evaluate the stock DDAmanda displays. Use Next or Prev to navigate. Research promising stocks with buttons like Filings, News, Social Media Icons, Summary etc. Adjust scan parameters (e.g., Price, RSI, $ Traded) to refine results. Play with settings to find the best stocks for your strategy. Check the Help Page for more details.