vcp-screener

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SKILL.md

VCP Screener - Minervini Volatility Contraction Pattern

Screen S&P 500 stocks for Mark Minervini's Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP), identifying Stage 2 uptrend stocks with contracting volatility near breakout pivot points.

When to Use

  • User asks for VCP screening or Minervini-style setups
  • User wants to find tight base / volatility contraction patterns
  • User requests Stage 2 momentum stock scanning
  • User asks for breakout candidates with defined risk

Prerequisites

  • FMP API key (set FMP_API_KEY environment variable or pass --api-key)
  • Free tier (250 calls/day) is sufficient for default screening (top 100 candidates)
  • Paid tier recommended for full S&P 500 screening (--full-sp500)

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