Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | GFI | 34 |
2 | PAAS | 34 |
3 | AEM | 31 |
4 | NEM | 31 |
5 | TECK | 17 |
6 | AMZN | 15 |
7 | AMZU | 15 |
8 | CMG | 15 |
9 | JHX | 15 |
10 | NXPI | 15 |
11 | PYPL | 15 |
12 | SOXL 🚀 | 15 |
13 | AFRM | 14 |
14 | BROS | 13 |
15 | SOFI | 13 |
16 | TLT | 13 |
17 | TMF | 13 |
18 | ABNB | 12 |
19 | TEAM | 12 |
20 | NKE 🚀 | 11 |
21 | ZI 🚀 | 11 |
22 | CART | 10 |
23 | FSLR | 10 |
24 | TSCO | 10 |
25 | YINN | 10 |
26 | ADBE | 9 |
27 | IREN 🚀 | 9 |
28 | BABA | 8 |
29 | VALE | 7 |
30 | BB | 6 |
31 | LYV | 6 |
32 | ENTG | 5 |
33 | LRCX | 5 |
34 | NBIS 🚀 | 5 |
35 | NVDA | 5 |
36 | NVDL 🚀 | 5 |
37 | RKT | 5 |
38 | ROKU | 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.