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Free stock screener with AI

Filter U.S. stocks by size, valuation, dividends and performance, then ask the AI to explain any column, number or screenshot you do not understand.

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Quick Answer

How do I screen US stocks by sector, size and valuation?

A stock screener reduces thousands of listings to companies that meet the conditions you choose. Sector, market value and one valuation measure often narrow the list fastest. The free StockEducation US Stock Screener filters listed US companies by sector, market value, share price, valuation, trading volume and technical rating. It returns a sortable table of matches so you can begin reading the companies that fit the search. Passing the same filters does not make two companies equally strong or suitable. A screen identifies research candidates and does not recommend them.

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The tool

Screen U.S. stocks, then ask the AI

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Before you start: The AI helper does not see the screener table; type the term or attach a screenshot.

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How to use it:
  1. Use the screener above to browse US stocks and apply filters.
  2. Find a stock, metric or column you want to understand.
  3. Ask the AI on the right, or attach a screenshot for context.
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Source and coverage: TradingView supplies the table; prices may be delayed and market/data coverage and timestamps must be checked in the widget. OpenAI receives only your question and up to two screenshots, not the live table or filters. AI claims and screenshot dates are unverified. Full method and limitations.

No completed AI explanation available.

Ask a question about the screener, a stock, or a market metric and your answer will appear here.

Can I trust this AI analysis?

Use it to organise your thinking, not to make the decision.

This tool uses OpenAI to explain your question and up to two screenshots. It does not receive the live TradingView table or your filters. AI is good at structuring information and explaining what a figure means. It can be wrong about facts, out of date, or confidently invent things that are not true.

It knows nothing about your finances, goals or tax position. Answers can vary for the same question. The AI does not know your circumstances.

Before you act on anything here, check it against the company’s own filings on SEC EDGAR. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell.

DisclaimerTerms of Use

Educational content only. Not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

Important: This tool is for education and research support only. It does not provide personal financial advice or buy/sell recommendations.

How to use it (three steps)

Use the screener to sort and filter. When you see a column or number you do not understand, type a question in the AI box or attach a screenshot, then press send. The screener loads once Statistics cookies are allowed. Not sure what to ask? Load an example question.

  1. 1Sort and filter until you have a short list
  2. 2Type a question in the AI box when a column or number is unclear
  3. 3Read the filings for what is left before you decide anything

How to use the screener well

Screening basics

A screener narrows thousands of stocks to a short list. It finds candidates to research, not stocks to buy.

  • Start with one or two filters, such as market cap above $10 billion, then add more. Too many filters can hide good companies.
  • P/E = share price ÷ earnings per share. A $50 stock earning $2.50 a share has a P/E of 20.
  • Compare numbers within the same industry. A normal P/E for a utility is very different from one for a software company.
  • The AI sees only your question and any screenshot you attach, not the live table. Check what it says against the company’s filings.

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Quick answer

How do I use a free stock screener?

Pick a few filters that match what you are looking for, sort the results, then research the companies that remain. For example, filter for U.S. companies with a market cap above $10 billion, a dividend yield above 2% and a P/E below 25. That turns thousands of stocks into a list you can read about one by one. A screener only sorts numbers. It cannot tell you whether a business is good, so the next step is always the company’s own reports.1

Large cap, a common cutoff$10B+
P/E of a $50 stock earning $2.5020
Filters to start with2 or 3
What a screener findsIdeas, not answers

Checked against SEC · FINRA · see sources

Key takeaways
  • Purpose. Narrow thousands of stocks to a short list.
  • Market cap. Price × shares.
  • P/E. Price ÷ earnings per share.
  • Context. Compare with the same industry.
  • The AI. Sees only your question and screenshots.
  • Next step. Read the company’s own reports.

The main columnsScreens for beginnersWhat it cannot doTest yourself

Part 1 of 3 · The main columns

What do the main stock screener columns mean?

Most screeners show the same core measures. Knowing five of them covers most of what you will see.

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What does each one tell me?

Common screener columns
ColumnWhat it meansExample
Market capShare price × shares outstanding: the market value of the whole company$20 × 1 billion shares = $20 billion
P/EShare price ÷ earnings per share$50 ÷ $2.50 = 20
Dividend yieldA year of dividends ÷ share price$2 ÷ $50 = 4%
VolumeShares traded today; relative volume compares it with normal2× means twice the usual
PerformancePrice change over a period, such as one year+15% over 1 year

Values in the screener come from TradingView and may be delayed.

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What is a good P/E?

There is no single answer. A low P/E can mean a bargain or a business in trouble; a high one can mean fast growth or too much optimism. Compare a company with others in its industry and with its own history.2

The rule

Every number needs context: compare with peers, not with a rule of thumb.

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Part 2 of 3 · Screens for beginners

What are good stock screens for beginners?

Simple screens built around size and steadiness are easier to learn from than chasing the biggest movers.

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Three screens to try

Starter screens and what they look for
ScreenFiltersWhat you get
Big and steadyMarket cap above $10 billion, positive earningsLarge, profitable companies
Dividend payersMarket cap above $10 billion, dividend yield 2% to 5%Established companies that pay out cash
Reasonable pricePositive earnings, P/E below the market averageCompanies priced modestly for their profits

Starting points for research, not recommendations.

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What should I do with the list?

  1. Pick three companies you understand, or want to.
  2. Read what each one sells and how it makes money.
  3. Check revenue and profit over several years in the annual report.
  4. Ask the AI about anything confusing, then verify it.
The rule

Screen to find candidates, then spend your time on the business.

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Part 3 of 3 · What it cannot do

What can the screener and AI not do?

The screener and the AI are separate. Each has limits worth knowing before you rely on either.

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What are the limits?

  • The AI cannot see the table. It receives only your question and up to two screenshots, so describe what you see or attach it.
  • AI answers can be wrong. Check facts and numbers against the company’s filings on SEC EDGAR.
  • Data may be delayed. TradingView supplies the screener and timestamps vary by market.
  • Cookies. The screener loads only when Statistics cookies are on.
  • No recommendations. Neither the screener nor the AI tells you what to buy.
Your turn

Dig into one company. The AI stock analyzer gives a simple overview of a single stock’s business, numbers and risks.

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The rule

Use the AI to understand, not to decide. Verify what matters.

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Mistakes to avoid

Three mistakes to avoid, and what to do instead

Using too many filters

Ten strict filters leave nothing or leave oddities. Start with two or three and tighten slowly.

Ranking by one metric

Cheap on P/E can be expensive on debt. Read several columns together.

Treating the list as picks

A screen narrows the universe. It does not tell you what any company is worth.

Quick check

Three quick questions and one why

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1. A stock costs $40 and earned $2 a share last year. What is its P/E?

Answer: B, 20.P/E = price ÷ earnings per share = $40 ÷ $2 = 20.

2. A company has 500 million shares at $30 each. What is its market cap?

Answer: B, $15 billion.500 million × $30 = $15 billion.

3. What does the AI in this tool receive?

Answer: B, your question and any screenshots you attach.The screener and the AI are separate. The AI cannot see your filters or the table.
Why: why is a low P/E not automatically a bargain?

The price reflects what investors expect next. A low P/E can mean profits are expected to fall, the business faces a problem, or the industry usually trades cheaply. Find out why it is low before deciding it is cheap.

Common questions

Free Stock Screener With AI FAQ

Is this stock screener free?

Yes. The screener is free. The AI helper has a daily limit on questions, shown under the answer box.

Why is the screener not loading?

It is an embedded TradingView widget that uses analytics cookies. Turn on Statistics cookies in cookie preferences and it will load.

Can the AI pick stocks for me?

No. It explains terms, numbers and screenshots for learning. It does not give buy or sell recommendations.

What should I attach as a screenshot?

A clear crop of the rows or columns you are asking about. Avoid anything with personal or account details.

Which markets does it cover?

This page is set up for U.S. stocks. Check the timestamp in the widget, as data may be delayed.

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Stock screening on one card, and where to go next
  1. Step 1 · DoneHow stock screening works
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    1. Purpose. Narrow thousands of stocks to a short list.
    2. Market cap. Price × shares.
    3. P/E. Price ÷ earnings per share.
    4. Context. Compare with the same industry.
    5. The AI. Sees only your question and screenshots.
    6. Next step. Read the company’s own reports.
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    Step 2 · NowAnalyze one stock

    Get a beginner overview of a single company.

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    Step 3Follow the learning path
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    Learn the rest in the right order

    Lessons, videos, tools and quizzes, ordered so each step builds on the last, from market basics to building a portfolio.

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Sources and assumptions

  1. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Beginners’ guide to financial statements. How to read the reports behind the screener numbers.
  2. FINRA: Evaluating stocks. Common ratios, including P/E, and how to use them.
  3. SEC EDGAR full text search. Free access to company filings.

How the tool works: TradingView supplies the screener table through an embedded widget that loads when Statistics cookies are allowed. Questions and up to two screenshots go to an AI model through StockEducation’s server; the AI does not receive the live table or your filters. Daily question limits apply. Arithmetic illustrations use hypothetical inputs, not live stock prices or saved AI answers.

Page history. October 21, 2026: page rebuilt around the unchanged live tool. Arithmetic illustrations explain the metrics and are not saved AI answers or provider quotes.

StockEducation provides general education, not personal financial, tax or legal advice. Results are illustrations based on the assumptions you enter, not forecasts or promises of any return. Investing involves risk, including the loss of money you invest.

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