Stock Screener — Questions & Answers

How screeners work, which markets they cover, and how signals are backtested.

What is a stock screener?

A stock screener filters stocks by criteria to find candidates. Advanced screeners like Balance Labs' STM Screener add algorithmic timing signals with 10-year backtested results.

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What is the best free stock screener?

For AI-driven timing signals across 5 markets with a 10-year backtest, Balance Labs offers a free preview covering US, HK, China A-share, Korea, and India.

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How do I use a stock screener effectively?

Use a screener to narrow, not decide. Narrow by quality → then research with a workflow (quality → valuation → thesis breaks → timing). Balance Labs automates this for 753 tickers.

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Can I screen international stocks?

Yes. Balance Labs covers US, HK, China A-share, Korea, and India with the same screening workflow. Most competitors are US-centric.

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