One Stock. Five Lenses.

SetupLens evaluates stocks through 15 distinct setup patterns across 5 legendary trading methodologies, then tells you exactly which pattern each trader would see.

How It Works

Filter

Price, volume, and market data pulled from live sources. RS Percentile calculated vs SPY.

Evaluate

Each lens runs 3 sub-setups with distinct criteria. Pattern detection identifies flags, VCPs, gaps, and more.

Verdict

Best sub-setup selected per lens. Entry, stop, and risk calculated by methodology.

YES

Setup criteria met

MAYBE

Close - watch for trigger

Criteria not met

Entry / Stop / Risk

Entry

Suggested buy point based on the specific setup pattern: breakout above consolidation, gap continuation, or pivot point.

Stop

Where to cut the loss. Each methodology has its own stop logic: MA-based, fixed %, or pattern-based.

Risk %

Distance from entry to stop. Helps size positions. Lower risk % = tighter setup.

RS Percentile is not RSI

RS Percentile ranks a stock's 12-month price performance against SPY. A stock in the 99th percentile has outperformed 99% of the market. This is NOT the same as RSI (Relative Strength Index), which is a momentum oscillator. Qullamaggie requires top 2%. Minervini requires top 30%. Most methodologies want leaders, not laggards.

Trading Lenses — 15 Setups

Qullamaggie

Kristjan Kullamaggi — Swedish momentum trader, $80M+ account

Three core setups built on one philosophy: only trade the strongest stocks in the strongest markets. RS must be elite, prior move must be massive, and the market environment must be GREEN.

LONG Common Breakout

Flag or consolidation at highs after a 50%+ advance. Volume dries up in the base, then explodes on the breakout.

Market GREEN (QQQ > 20MA) RS top 2% (98th+ percentile) 50%+ prior move from 52wk low Within 25% of 52wk high Above 50d and 200d MA Volume breakout (1.5x+ or recent) Stop: below 10d/20d MA or base low

LONG Episodic Pivot

Earnings or news-driven gap of 5%+ on massive volume (2x+). Can work from below moving averages on a fundamental catalyst.

Gap up 5%+ in past 10 days Volume 2x+ on gap day RS top 20% preferred Above 20d MA after gap Market GREEN preferred Stop: below gap day low

SHORT Parabolic Short

Climax reversal in an extremely extended stock. Price 25%+ above 20d MA, climax volume, exhaustion after consecutive up days.

25%+ above 20d MA (parabolic) 50%+ above 50d MA Climax volume (2x+ avg) 5+ consecutive up days Must be a leader (RS top 10%) Stop: above recent high

Minervini SEPA

Mark Minervini — 3x US Investing Champion, 220% avg annual return

Specific Entry Point Analysis. Built on the Trend Template, a strict checklist that must be satisfied before any entry. Three entry strategies once the template is confirmed.

LONG VCP

Volatility Contraction Pattern. Price range narrows in successive contractions while volume dries up. The tighter the range, the more powerful the breakout.

Trend Template: price > 150MA > 200MA RS top 30% (70th+ percentile) Within 25% of 52wk high Volatility contracting (<70% prior range) Volume drying up (<1x avg) Above 50d MA Stop: below VCP pivot low or 50d MA

LONG Power Play

Ultra-tight range (<8%) near all-time highs. The stock is coiled and ready to explode. Requires exceptional RS and compressed price action.

Trend Template confirmed Within 10% of 52wk high 10d range <8% (coiled) RS top 20% Awaiting volume breakout Stop: below 10d consolidation low

LONG Low Cheat

Early entry before the official pivot point. Buy while the base is still forming with declining volume. Higher risk, bigger reward if it works.

Trend Template confirmed 15-30% below 52wk high (pre-pivot) RS top 30% Volume declining (base forming) Above 50d MA for support Stop: below 20d consolidation low

O'Neil CAN SLIM

William O'Neil — Founder of IBD, pioneer of growth stock investing

The CAN SLIM system identifies leading stocks through chart patterns, institutional sponsorship, and earnings growth. RS Rating 80+ is non-negotiable. Three classic base patterns.

LONG Cup with Handle

The signature O'Neil pattern. U-shaped base followed by a small pullback. Buy on breakout above the handle's high on volume.

RS Rating 80+ Handle forming near highs (<15% below) Prior advance 30%+ (forms the cup) Market in uptrend (SPY > 20MA) Volume breakout on handle break Stop: 8% below entry (O'Neil rule)

LONG Double Bottom

W-shaped pattern where price tests support twice. Second bottom should hold above the first. Volume contracts on the right side.

RS Rating 80+ 15-40% below 52wk high (W zone) Above 50d MA (second bottom holds) Market in uptrend Volume contracting on right side Stop: 8% below entry

LONG Flat Base

Tight sideways consolidation (<15% range) near all-time highs after a prior advance. Shows extreme institutional accumulation.

RS Rating 80+ 20d range <15% (flat) Near highs (<15% below) Prior advance 30%+ Market in uptrend Stop: 8% below entry

Zanger

Dan Zanger — World record holder, 29,000% return in 18 months

Pure chart pattern trader. Zanger identifies geometric patterns and trades the breakout on volume. Known for bull flags and high tight flags. Trails stops aggressively with 10d/20d MAs.

LONG Bull Flag

Tight consolidation (<15% range) after a strong 50%+ advance. Volume declines in the flag. Classic continuation pattern.

50%+ prior advance (flagpole) 10d range <15% (the flag) RS top 20% Volume declining in flag or breakout Near 52wk highs (within 25%) Above 50d and 200d MA Stop: below 10d MA

LONG High Tight Flag

The rarest and most powerful pattern. 100%+ advance followed by ultra-tight consolidation (<8%). Explosive breakouts when they trigger.

100%+ prior advance (explosive pole) 10d range <8% (ultra-tight flag) Near all-time highs (within 15%) RS top 10% (elite leaders only) Volume dried up in flag (<0.8x) Stop: below consolidation low

LONG Ascending Base

Steady staircase advance where each pullback holds above the prior low. Shows persistent accumulation over time.

30%+ advance from low Near 52wk highs (within 25%) RS top 20% Volume breakout or recent surge Above 50d and 200d MA Stop: below 20d MA

Stockbee

Pradeep Bonde — Momentum researcher, Stockbee community founder

Systematic momentum approach. Stockbee identifies explosive single-day moves as signals of institutional accumulation. Three setups: react to bursts, anticipate breakouts, or catch double signals.

LONG Momentum Burst

A 4%+ single-day move on above-average volume signals institutional buying. Enter on the move or the first pullback to 20d MA.

4%+ single-day move in past 10d Market in uptrend (SPY > 20MA) RS top 20% Above 20d MA Volume breakout confirmation Stop: below 20d MA

LONG Anticipation

Tight range (<10%) near highs before a breakout happens. Getting in before the crowd. The burst hasn't happened yet but the setup is coiling.

Market in uptrend RS top 20% 30%+ prior move, within 40% of high 10d range <10% (coiling) Near highs (within 30%) Above 20d MA Stop: below 20d MA

LONG Double Trouble

Two or more 4%+ moves within 10 days. Extremely rare signal of massive institutional accumulation.

2+ big moves (4%+) in 10 days Market in uptrend RS top 20% Above 20d MA Volume confirmation Stop: below 10d low

Disclaimer: SetupLens is for educational and research purposes only. This is not financial advice. The scanner evaluates technical criteria only and does not analyze fundamentals, earnings, or news. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making trading decisions. Past performance of any methodology does not guarantee future results.