Day trading stocks in play now

A stock worth day trading is one that is actually moving today, with real volume behind it: enough range to trade and enough liquidity to get in and out cleanly. Size and sector matter less than whether the name is in play. High relative volume on a fresh catalyst is the combination most day traders look for, which is why this scanner leads with the volume signal.

The earliest reliable signal is relative volume (RVOL): current volume divided by the stock's own average for that exact minute of the day. Volume spikes before a move is obvious on the chart, so ranking every U.S. stock by RVOL surfaces the movers as they begin rather than after they have run. This scanner does exactly that, live.

The first 30 to 60 minutes after the 9:30 AM ET open is usually the most active window, when the day's movers establish their range. Pre-market from 4:00 AM catches gappers early, and after-hours catches earnings reactions. This scanner runs from 4:00 AM ET through 8:00 PM ET so you see all three.

In the U.S., pattern day trader rules require a minimum of $25,000 in a margin account to place four or more day trades in five business days. That is a regulatory fact, not our rule, and it is worth knowing before you start. The scanner itself is free to use regardless of account size.

Yes. A stock that moves fast up can move fast down, and low-float names are especially volatile. This scanner flags movement and volume, not a direction, and it is information, not advice. Your entry, stop and exit decide the outcome. Know why a stock is moving before you act on it.

The scanner is free to view. New accounts also start with 5 free premium days of the full live dashboard, real-time alerts and WebSocket delivery, with no credit card required at signup. After that, premium runs at an early-access price of $24.99/month.