Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | SOUN 🚀 | 36 |
2 | TOST | 34 |
3 | IP | 33 |
4 | NLY | 31 |
5 | ULTA | 25 |
6 | U 🚀 | 22 |
7 | AI 🚀 | 21 |
8 | BA | 19 |
9 | TEAM | 19 |
10 | M | 18 |
11 | YMM | 16 |
12 | DJT 🚀 | 14 |
13 | COP | 13 |
14 | SLB | 13 |
15 | DOW | 12 |
16 | GOLD | 12 |
17 | PAAS | 12 |
18 | APA | 11 |
19 | LCID 🚀 | 11 |
20 | PTEN | 11 |
21 | CVE | 10 |
22 | CVX | 10 |
23 | DVN | 10 |
24 | FTI 🚀 | 10 |
25 | NTR | 10 |
26 | PAA | 10 |
27 | PBR | 10 |
28 | RIG | 10 |
29 | CF | 9 |
30 | FUTU | 8 |
31 | PDD | 8 |
32 | GEV | 6 |
33 | INTC | 6 |
34 | QS 🚀 | 6 |
35 | TIGR 🚀 | 6 |
36 | ZIM 🚀 | 6 |
37 | ZS | 6 |
38 | CRM | 5 |
39 | FLUT | 5 |
40 | MU | 5 |
41 | OKLO 🚀 | 5 |
42 | TAL 🚀 | 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.