How ScanEdge Works
From raw institutional flow to actionable trade signals — here is exactly how the system finds, analyzes, and delivers high-conviction setups every trading day.
Flow Detection
Scanning institutional options activity
Every trading session, ScanEdge scans up to 1,600 unusual options trades from institutional-grade data feeds. These are large, unusual trades placed by hedge funds, banks, and professional traders — not retail noise. We look for trades with significant premium ($50K+), strong directional conviction, and repeat activity on the same ticker.
Quality Filtering
Separating signal from noise
Raw flow is filtered through strict quality criteria. Only names with strong bullish conviction (68%+), repeat unusual trades (2+), and meaningful premium pass through. This eliminates one-off trades, low-conviction flow, and names that don't meet the quality bar.
Technical Confirmation
Price action validates the flow
Each signal is enriched with 3 months of price history. The system computes moving averages, RSI, support and resistance levels, volume trends, and overall trend direction. Bullish flow in an uptrend above key moving averages scores much higher than flow in a downtrend — because price action confirms institutional intent.
Risk Screening
Avoiding landmines
Before any signal reaches you, it passes through multiple risk checks. Stocks with earnings within 3 days are auto-flagged as high risk. If the broad market (SPY) is weak, all long signals are penalized. Recent SEC filings and press releases that could cause volatility are detected and factored in.
Insider Trading Detection
Following the smart money inside the company
The system checks SEC Form 4 filings to detect when company insiders — CEOs, CFOs, directors — are buying their own stock. When insider buying aligns with unusual call flow from institutions, that is one of the highest-conviction signals in trading. Heavy insider activity can boost a signal's score significantly.
Affordability Classification
Right instrument for your account
Not every signal should be traded with options. The system estimates actual contract costs from the flow data and classifies each signal as an Options Play (affordable calls under $1,000) or a Stock Play (calls too expensive, buy shares instead). This ensures you never overpay for a position.
Post-Open Verification
Confirming before you enter
At 10:15 AM ET — 45 minutes after the market opens — ScanEdge checks each morning signal against live price data. Did the stock hold above its opening price? Did it break a key level? Is SPY green or red? You receive a GO, ABORT, or WAIT status for each signal via email and SMS, so you know exactly whether to enter.
Your Daily Schedule
Evening preview email — plan your watchlist for tomorrow.
Morning final scan with specific contract recommendations. Email + SMS.
GO or ABORT for each signal based on live price action. Email + SMS.
New signals that appeared after the open. Only alerts if something new is found.
Midday check for fresh institutional flow.
Afternoon scan — catches late-day institutional positioning.
Final scan before close — power hour flow often signals next-day moves.
What You Get
Email + SMS Alerts
Instant notifications with specific contract recommendations and entry plans.
AI Trading Copilot
Ask EdgeIQ anything about today's signals, confirmations, or any stock.
The Edge Report
Full detailed report with technicals, option examples, and SEC filings.
Performance Analytics
Track your win rate, P&L curve, best setups, and improve over time.
Position Calculator
Exact share and contract quantities based on your account size.
Stock Lookup
Search any ticker for live price, chart, fundamentals, and news.
DISCLAIMER: ScanEdge is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or trading advice. Trading stocks and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. You may lose more than your original investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. ScanEdge is not a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. Trade at your own risk.