compare multiple securities to S&P 500

conquer1

im wondering is there a way to scan multiple securities against the S&P at the same time or can it only be on at a time as in ex: (aapl:spx)

thanks

markd

You can't scan directly for Price Performance (aapl:spx).

Some alternatives:

You could use a perfchart with selected symbols. See the link for instructions.

https://stockcharts.com/docs/doku.php?id=other-tools:perfcharts

Or, you could add $SPX to a list of symbols you are interested in, then scan for the list with a last statement "rank by ROC(?)". On the results page, stocks that appear above $SPX have outperformed. Example:

// begin scan
// purpose: find stocks outperforming the SP500
// this list contains the symbol $SPX and some biotechs

[favorites list is ???] // My Biotech list

rank by ROC(?)

// end scan

You have to use the Chart Lists drop down on the Technical Scan Workbench to insert the list of your choice.

You need to choose a time period parameter for ROC for comparing performance. A month would be 21, a quarter would be 63.

You can save the list to a new list, or replace the existing list. Either way, check the "Preserve sort order" check box. That will number the results to keep everything in order.