Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | YMM | 35 |
2 | EXAS | 32 |
3 | NOK 🚀 | 30 |
4 | BKR | 26 |
5 | RBLX | 19 |
6 | ANET | 15 |
7 | APH | 15 |
8 | CLS 🚀 | 15 |
9 | HIMS | 14 |
10 | IBKR | 14 |
11 | AMZN | 13 |
12 | AMZU | 13 |
13 | SHOP 🚀 | 13 |
14 | NFLX | 12 |
15 | MU | 11 |
16 | W | 11 |
17 | UAA | 10 |
18 | WMT | 9 |
19 | CART | 8 |
20 | FERG | 8 |
21 | FSLR | 8 |
22 | GPC | 8 |
23 | LEN | 8 |
24 | NAIL 🚀 | 8 |
25 | PTON 🚀 | 8 |
26 | T | 8 |
27 | TMF | 8 |
28 | COST | 7 |
29 | DIS | 7 |
30 | META | 7 |
31 | RKT | 7 |
32 | ONON | 6 |
33 | RUN 🚀 | 6 |
34 | BBWI | 5 |
35 | HD | 5 |
36 | SCHW | 5 |
37 | SE 🚀 | 5 |
38 | SN | 5 |
In stock trading, a "consolidation" period is a phase where a stock's price trades within a narrow range, often with decreasing volume. This represents a period of market indecision, where buyers and sellers are in a relative balance. The "good" thing about a stock breaking higher out of this consolidation is that it can signal the start of a new, powerful uptrend. A breakout to the upside suggests that buyers have finally overwhelmed sellers, and the accumulated energy from the consolidation period is being released in a bullish direction. This is often accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume, which confirms the conviction of the move. The longer and tighter the consolidation, the more significant the potential breakout. For traders, a breakout from consolidation can provide a low-risk, high-reward entry point. The resistance level that defined the top of the consolidation range now becomes a new support level. This provides a clear area for traders to place a stop-loss order, helping to manage risk. The potential for a strong, sustained move higher makes this a favorite strategy for identifying new momentum plays.