Momentum Scan Blog

Free guides and scanner tutorials for day traders.

Gap Scanner: How to Find Pre-Market Gappers Every Morning (2026)

A gap scanner surfaces stocks trading well above or below yesterday's close before the open. Here's how to use one, what filters matter, and a free gap scanner you can run every morning.

Relative Volume Scanner: How to Use RVOL to Find Runners (2026)

Learn how relative volume (RVOL) helps day traders spot unusual activity before a stock makes its move.

Best Free Stock Scanner to Pair With Robinhood (2026)

A free momentum scanner that works alongside Robinhood, with filters tuned for small accounts.

Webull Scanner Alternative: A Free Scanner for Small Accounts (2026)

Compare Webull's built-in scanner to a browser-based alternative built for pre-market gappers and momentum.

Thinkorswim Scanner Alternative: A Browser-Based Scanner for Momentum (2026)

A lightweight Thinkorswim scanner alternative that runs in your browser and updates in real time.

How to Find Stocks to Day Trade: A Morning Playbook (2026)

A step-by-step morning routine for finding momentum stocks before the market opens.

Does Robinhood Have a Stock Scanner? (Momentum Scan Is the Free Alternative)

Robinhood doesn't have a built-in scanner. Here's what to use instead to find momentum stocks for free.