Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | OKTA 🚀 | 35 |
2 | CCL | 34 |
3 | SBUX | 33 |
4 | SNOW 🚀 | 33 |
5 | BABA | 32 |
6 | YINN | 29 |
7 | BIDU | 28 |
8 | CRM | 28 |
9 | CRWD | 27 |
10 | XP | 26 |
11 | PANW | 24 |
12 | BA | 20 |
13 | BB | 13 |
14 | SHOP 🚀 | 13 |
15 | ZI 🚀 | 13 |
16 | AAPL | 11 |
17 | TGT | 11 |
18 | BBWI | 9 |
19 | AAPU | 8 |
20 | SPG | 8 |
21 | UBER | 7 |
22 | BAC | 5 |
23 | RDDT 🚀 | 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.