Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | LMND 🚀 | 45 |
2 | AU | 31 |
3 | GFI | 29 |
4 | JNUG 🚀 | 29 |
5 | WPM | 29 |
6 | AEM | 26 |
7 | NEM | 26 |
8 | NUE | 20 |
9 | WMT | 19 |
10 | AGI | 18 |
11 | B | 17 |
12 | KGC | 16 |
13 | META | 12 |
14 | PLTR 🚀 | 12 |
15 | PLTU 🚀 | 12 |
16 | DIS | 10 |
17 | BP | 9 |
18 | PANW | 8 |
19 | SOFI | 8 |
20 | CLF 🚀 | 7 |
21 | PGR | 7 |
22 | MDB | 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.