Alpha Discovery · Quant Deep-Dive
Catalyst Surge Score (CSS): Formula Logic and Trading Interpretation
2026-04-08 · 8 min read
Live capture of Top 5 Breakout Picks and CSS output on Inveflo.
TL;DR
- ??CSS aggregates catalyst strength into one ranking number.
- ??Higher CSS is useful only when market structure supports continuation.
- ??Use score thresholds as filters, not automatic entry triggers.
0) Where to Find This Widget
Start from the 12-button dashboard and open ANALYSIS_2. CSS and Top 5 breakout picks are shown inside the Alpha Discovery page.
Button guide: the highlighted circle marks the target widget button.
1) Why CSS Exists
Catalyst information is noisy across symbols. CSS normalizes and combines multiple drivers so ranking is consistent and comparable.
2) Formula Concept
CSS = Σ (wi × factori) where factors may include momentum, earnings trend, analyst signal, and participation quality.
Score interpretation should be relative to the current universe and recent distribution.
3) Practical Thresholds
- ??High tier: prioritize for detailed chart review
- ??Mid tier: monitor for confirmation
- ??Low tier: keep as background watchlist only
4) If X, Then Y Rules
- ??If CSS rises and trend holds, then prepare staged entries.
- ??If CSS rises but price rejects resistance, then wait for structure repair.
- ??If CSS drops while rank falls, then remove from active list.
5) Common Mistakes
- ??Treating one score snapshot as permanent quality
- ??Ignoring cross-check with price structure
- ??Over-concentrating in one theme cluster