# Your First Stock Search

Use Manifest's stock screener to find quality companies trading in the Sweet Spot (MIPAR+5% to MIPAR+10%). Start with simple filters like Quality > 65 and PA...

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# Your First Stock Search

Find quality companies in the Sweet Spot using Manifest's screening tools.

## What You'll Accomplish

You'll create your first stock screen to identify quality companies trading in the Sweet Spot, the ideal buying zone where stocks offer attractive returns without excessive risk.

![Stock Screening Interface](/images/guide/platform/stock-search.png)

## Step-by-Step Instructions

### 1. Access Stock Screens
- Click \*\*Stock Screen\*\* in the main navigation
- Select \*\*Stock Screens\*\* to see your options

### 2. Start with Sweet Spot Stars

The \*\*Quick Screens\*\* tab shows pre-built searches. Look for \*\*Sweet Spot Stars\*\*:

\> High-quality stocks in the sweet spot — the most popular combination among our users.
\>
\> Filters: \*\*Quality ≥ 80\*\* + \*\*Sweet Spot\*\*

Click it to instantly see matching stocks. This is the fastest way to find investment candidates.

### 3. Review Your Results

The results show matching stocks with:
- Company name and symbol
- Current price
- Quality score (color-coded: blue for 80+, green for 65-80)
- PAR percentage (color-coded for Sweet Spot)
- Growth forecast

Click any stock to view its detailed company page.

### 4. Build a Custom Screen (Optional)

Want more control? Select \*\*Build Custom Screen\*\* from the menu to access all filters:

| Filter | What It Does |
|--------|-------------|
| \*\*Sweet Spot\*\* | Toggle to auto-set PAR to MIPAR+5% to MIPAR+10% |
| \*\*PAR Range\*\* | Set minimum and maximum Projected Annual Return |
| \*\*Quality\*\* | Set minimum and maximum Quality score |

The right sidebar shows current MIPAR and the Sweet Spot range for reference.

Click \*\*Add Criteria\*\* for additional filters like Financial Strength, Growth Forecast, or Projected Yield.

### 5. Save Your Screen

To save a custom search:
1. After running a search, give it a name
2. Your saved screens appear in the \*\*Saved Searches\*\* tab
3. Click \*\*Run\*\* to execute a saved search anytime

## Tips for Success

\*\*Start Simple\*\*: Sweet Spot Stars is perfect for beginners — it combines the two most important filters automatically.

\*\*Understand MIPAR\*\*: This benchmark changes daily. The Sweet Spot filters automatically adjust to current market conditions.

\*\*Focus on Quality\*\*: Never compromise on Quality. Poor-quality companies rarely make good investments regardless of their PAR.

\*\*Export Results\*\*: Click the CSV export button to download results for further analysis.

## What Your Results Mean

Stocks appearing in your Sweet Spot screen represent quality companies trading at attractive valuations. They offer:
- Projected returns 5-10% above the market average (MIPAR)
- Good to excellent quality ratings
- Reasonable risk levels

These become candidates for deeper analysis.

## Learn More

- [Analyze Your First Stock](/guide/getting-started/reading-company-page) - Dive deeper into one screening result
- [Build a Watchlist](/guide/using-the-platform/dashboards) - Track your screening results
- [Advanced Screening](/guide/using-the-platform/stock-search) - Learn all screening options