Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | VRT | 39 |
2 | COF | 34 |
3 | OKTA 🚀 | 30 |
4 | HPE | 29 |
5 | AGNC | 28 |
6 | NFLX | 26 |
7 | ORCL 🚀 | 26 |
8 | SNOW 🚀 | 26 |
9 | DKNG | 24 |
10 | NU | 24 |
11 | AMZN | 23 |
12 | FFTY | 23 |
13 | MRVL 🚀 | 23 |
14 | SPY | 23 |
15 | META | 22 |
16 | NTAP | 22 |
17 | CRWD | 21 |
18 | RBRK | 21 |
19 | MSFT | 19 |
20 | QQQ | 16 |
21 | AVGO | 15 |
22 | PANW | 15 |
23 | CORZ | 11 |
24 | AEO 🚀 | 10 |
25 | APP | 10 |
26 | ASML | 10 |
27 | BBAI 🚀 | 10 |
28 | NKE 🚀 | 10 |
29 | TQQQ | 10 |
30 | TSM | 10 |
31 | OKLO 🚀 | 9 |
32 | PLTR 🚀 | 9 |
33 | SERV 🚀 | 9 |
34 | AI 🚀 | 8 |
35 | AMD | 8 |
36 | DELL | 8 |
37 | NVDA | 8 |
38 | NVDL 🚀 | 8 |
39 | QBTS 🚀 | 8 |
40 | ACHR 🚀 | 7 |
41 | DAL | 7 |
42 | SMCI 🚀 | 7 |
43 | SQ | 7 |
44 | UAL 🚀 | 7 |
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.