
idea-generation
Systematic stock screening and investment idea sourcing. Combines quantitative screens, thematic research, and pattern recognition to surface new long and short ideas. Use when looking for new ideas, running screens, or conducting thematic sweeps. Triggers on "idea generation", "stock screen", "find ideas", "what looks interesting", "screen for", "new ideas", or "pitch me something".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill idea-generation- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads idea-generation automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Idea Generation
Workflow
Step 1: Define Search Criteria
Ask the user for parameters:
- Direction: Long ideas, short ideas, or both
- Market cap: Large, mid, small, micro
- Sector: Specific sector or cross-sector
- Style: Value, growth, quality, special situation, event-driven
- Geography: US, international, global
- Theme: Any specific thematic angle (AI, reshoring, aging demographics, etc.)
Step 2: Quantitative Screens
Run screens based on the style:
Value Screen
- P/E below sector median
- EV/EBITDA below historical average
- Free cash flow yield >5%
- Price/book below 1.5x
- Insider buying in last 90 days
- Dividend yield above market average
Growth Screen
- Revenue growth >15% YoY
- Earnings growth >20% YoY
- Revenue acceleration (growth rate increasing)
- Expanding margins
- High return on invested capital (>15%)
- Strong net retention (>110% for SaaS)
Quality Screen
- Consistent revenue growth (5+ years)
- Stable or expanding margins
- ROE >15%
- Low debt/equity
- High free cash flow conversion
- Insider ownership >5%
Short Screen
- Declining revenue or decelerating growth
- Margin compression
- Rising receivables / inventory vs. sales
- Insider selling
- Valuation premium to peers without justification
- High short interest with deteriorating fundamentals
- Accounting red flags (auditor changes, restatements)
Special Situation Screen
- Recent IPOs / SPACs with lockup expirations
- Spin-offs in last 12 months
- Companies emerging from restructuring
- Activist involvement
- Management changes at underperforming companies
Step 3: Thematic Sweep
For thematic ideas, research the theme and identify beneficiaries:
- Define the thesis (e.g., "AI infrastructure spending accelerates through 2026")
- Map the value chain — who benefits directly vs. indirectly?
- Identify pure-play vs. diversified exposure
- Assess which names are already "priced in" vs. under-appreciated
- Look for second-order beneficiaries that the market hasn't connected to the theme
Step 4: Idea Presentation
For each idea that passes the screen, present:
[Company Name] — [Long/Short] — [One-Line Thesis]
| Metric | Value | vs. Peers |
|---|---|---|
| Market cap | ||
| EV/EBITDA (NTM) | ||
| P/E (NTM) | ||
| Revenue growth | ||
| EBITDA margin | ||
| FCF yield |
Thesis (3-5 bullets):
- Why this is mispriced
- What the market is missing
- Catalyst to realize value
Key Risks:
- What would make this wrong
Suggested Next Steps:
- Build full model? Deep-dive diligence? Expert call?
Step 5: Output
- Shortlist of 5-10 ideas with one-page summaries
- Screening criteria and methodology documented
- Comparison table across all ideas
- Prioritized list: which ideas to research first
Important Notes
- Screens surface candidates, not conclusions — every screen output needs fundamental work
- The best ideas often come from intersections (e.g., quality company at value price due to temporary headwind)
- Avoid crowded trades — check ownership data, short interest, and how many analysts cover the name
- Contrarian ideas need a catalyst — being early without a catalyst is the same as being wrong
- Track idea hit rates over time — which screens and approaches produce the best ideas?
- Short ideas need higher conviction — timing is harder and risk is asymmetric
FAQ
What does the idea-generation skill do?
Systematic stock screening and investment idea sourcing. Combines quantitative screens, thematic research, and pattern recognition to surface new long and short ideas. Use when looking for new ideas, running screens, or conducting thematic sweeps. Triggers on "idea generation", "stock screen", "find ideas", "what looks interesting", "screen for", "new ideas", or "pitch me something".
How do I install idea-generation?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/financial-services --skill idea-generation in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/idea-generation/ (personal) or .claude/skills/idea-generation/ (project).
Which AI agents can use idea-generation?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is idea-generation safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains idea-generation?
It is published by anthropics in anthropics/financial-services, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 1,166 recorded installs.
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