Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | FTNT | 40 |
2 | ACI | 39 |
3 | YUMC | 35 |
4 | AAPU | 34 |
5 | EOSE 🚀 | 25 |
6 | CME | 21 |
7 | CART | 20 |
8 | CVNA | 19 |
9 | BIDU | 18 |
10 | BA | 17 |
11 | AAL | 16 |
12 | RGTI 🚀 | 16 |
13 | UAL 🚀 | 16 |
14 | QBTS 🚀 | 15 |
15 | AGI | 13 |
16 | QUBT 🚀 | 13 |
17 | B | 12 |
18 | TCOM | 12 |
19 | V | 12 |
20 | WPM | 12 |
21 | KGC | 9 |
22 | BTI | 8 |
23 | GOLD | 8 |
24 | NTR | 8 |
25 | RIG | 8 |
26 | SNOW 🚀 | 7 |
27 | YMM | 7 |
28 | UBER | 6 |
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.