The Periodic Gains Blog

Guides on building, backtesting and automating trading strategies for stocks and options.

RSI Divergence Scanner for Better Reversal Setups

RSI Divergence Scanner for Better Reversal Setups

Use an RSI divergence scanner to spot momentum-price conflicts, filter weak signals, and test reversal entries with disciplined risk controls before live trading.

· 7 min read
 9 EMA Pullback Rules for Momentum Traders

9 EMA Pullback Rules for Momentum Traders

Learn to trade the 9 EMA pullback with objective trend, volume, entry, stop, and exit rules. Test the setup in simulation before risking live capital.

· 6 min read
 Premarket Gap Stock Scanner Rules That Find Better Opens

Premarket Gap Stock Scanner Rules That Find Better Opens

A premarket gap stock scanner finds stocks moving before the bell. Filter for volume, float, catalysts, and liquid opening risk. Set entries before open.

· 7 min read
 Build a Better Opening Range Breakout Scanner

Build a Better Opening Range Breakout Scanner

Build an opening range breakout scanner that filters noise, ranks early momentum, defines risk, and validates entries in live market simulation daily.

· 7 min read
 How an Unusual Volume Stock Screener Finds Setups

How an Unusual Volume Stock Screener Finds Setups

Use an unusual volume stock screener to separate real participation from noise, rank catalysts, and test entries before risking trading capital with rules

· 6 min read
 Momentum Stock Scanner: Build a Better Watchlist

Momentum Stock Scanner: Build a Better Watchlist

A momentum stock scanner finds active stocks with price, volume, trend, and catalyst alignment, then turns fast market moves into a focused trading plan.

· 7 min read
 Options Strategy Simulator: Test Rules Before Risk

Options Strategy Simulator: Test Rules Before Risk

Use an options strategy simulator to test entries, exits, contracts, and risk controls against live market data before committing real trading capital.

· 7 min read
 Pine Script Strategy Testing That Holds Up

Pine Script Strategy Testing That Holds Up

Pine Script strategy testing reveals whether entries, exits, and risk rules survive changing market conditions before a live decision is on the line today.

· 7 min read
 ThinkScript Alert Automation for Smarter Entries

ThinkScript Alert Automation for Smarter Entries

Build ThinkScript alert automation that turns defined chart conditions into simulated workflows, controlled exits, and measurable trading data before risk.

· 7 min read
 TradingView Webhook Paper Trading: Test the Signal

TradingView Webhook Paper Trading: Test the Signal

Learn how TradingView webhook paper trading turns alerts into simulated orders, with payload checks, risk controls, and real-time strategy validation.

· 7 min read
 How an Automated Trading Strategy Simulator Works

How an Automated Trading Strategy Simulator Works

See how an automated trading strategy simulator turns rules, alerts, and market data into live practice with controls before capital is exposed to risk.

· 7 min read
 Plain English Strategy Builder for Active Traders

Plain English Strategy Builder for Active Traders

Use a plain english strategy builder to turn trading rules into real-time simulations, enforce risk controls, and test entries and exits without capital.

· 7 min read

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Articles are for education only and are not financial advice. Periodic Gains is a strategy simulation and automation tool, not a registered investment adviser. Backtested and simulated results do not guarantee future results. Trading stocks and options involves risk, including loss of principal.