ALPHA Trader Scanner FAQ

What is Alpha Trader Scanner ?

Alpha Trader Scanner is a Real-Time Stock Screener built into the Alpha Trader Trading Terminal. This is a Desktop Trading Application.

Who can use The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

To Start using The Alpha Trader Scanner , you need to log into the Alpha Trader Trading Terminal. For This this you need a Sasonline Client ID and Password.

What time does The Alpha Trader Scanner Start working ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner works only when The Stock Market is open.

Can I scan stocks in the eveing after the Markets are closed / EOD ?

No. The Alpha Trader Scanner is a Real-Time Scanner. It does not scan or work when the markets are closed.

What time Frames are Supported ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner screens through 1 minute candles and upwards.

Does The Alpha Trader Scanner have sound alerts ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner does not have sound alerts.

How do I know when stocks are Screened on The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

You need to watch out for the ALERT TIME cell column on your Alpha Trader Scanner window to TURN YELLOW when a stock has been identified with your Tradescript conditions.

Does The Alpha Trader Scanner support Auto-Trading ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner do not support Auto-trading.

What scripting language does The Alpha Trader Scanner use for coding Strategies ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner works on a Scripting language called, TradeScript.

Can I create my own Screening conditions for The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

Yes. You can create your own Screening conditions using the TradeScript Language.

Where can I find Ready-Made codes to use with The Alpha Trader Scanner?

Ready-Made codes for The Alpha Trader Scanner are available here.

How do I use these ready-made The Alpha Trader Scanner codes on the Scanner ?

Tutorial video on using The Alpha Trader Scanner is available here.

Can I use daily candle values when coding my Alpha Trader Scanner strategies ?

The Alpha Trader Scanner does not support screening through daily candle values. This is an Intraday Scanner.

Can I create Strategies comparing today’s intraday candles to Yesterday’s High, Low, Close etc ? 

NO. Such Strategies cannot be coded on The Alpha Trader Scanner.

Can I create Strategies comparing today’s intraday candles to Today’s Daily High, Low, Open etc ? 

NO. Such Strategies cannot be coded on The Alpha Trader Scanner.

Can I use Supertrend Indicator condition on The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

Supertrend Indicator functions are not supported on The Alpha Trader Scanner.

Can I use VWAP Indicator condition on The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

VWAP Indicator functions are not supported on The Alpha Trader Scanner.

Where can I do custom coding for The Alpha Trader Scanner ?

You can order Custom Codes for The Alpha Trader Scanner using the our services. Contact on Live chat for more info.