Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | DVN | 31 |
2 | ET | 30 |
3 | JPM | 30 |
4 | COF | 28 |
5 | GUSH | 28 |
6 | WFC | 28 |
7 | BAC | 26 |
8 | CSCO | 26 |
9 | GS | 26 |
10 | ERX | 25 |
11 | NBIS 🚀 | 24 |
12 | KNX | 20 |
13 | NEM | 20 |
14 | PBR | 20 |
15 | HOOD | 19 |
16 | XOM | 19 |
17 | DKNG | 18 |
18 | FAS | 17 |
19 | USB | 17 |
20 | NAIL 🚀 | 16 |
21 | DOW | 11 |
22 | TSLA | 9 |
23 | CVNA | 8 |
24 | AA | 7 |
25 | CCL | 7 |
26 | CME | 7 |
27 | KO | 7 |
28 | V | 7 |
29 | XP | 7 |
30 | CHWY | 6 |
31 | FDX | 6 |
32 | HPE | 6 |
33 | NTAP | 6 |
34 | PYPL | 6 |
35 | RIOT | 6 |
36 | TSLL 🚀 | 6 |
37 | UTSL | 6 |
38 | VALE | 6 |
39 | AGNC | 5 |
40 | C | 5 |
41 | DRN | 5 |
42 | F | 5 |
43 | GLW | 5 |
44 | NU | 5 |
45 | QCOM | 5 |
46 | SPG | 5 |
47 | TLT | 5 |
48 | TMF | 5 |
49 | UPST 🚀 | 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.