Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | PGR | 41 |
2 | GOLD | 17 |
3 | MCHP | 14 |
4 | ON | 14 |
5 | PANW | 14 |
6 | HIMS | 13 |
7 | PINS | 12 |
8 | RIG | 12 |
9 | UPST 🚀 | 12 |
10 | APA | 11 |
11 | FERG | 11 |
12 | MDB | 11 |
13 | BROS | 10 |
14 | C | 10 |
15 | CSCO | 10 |
16 | CVX | 10 |
17 | OXY | 10 |
18 | SPY | 10 |
19 | CELH 🚀 | 9 |
20 | CLF 🚀 | 9 |
21 | DG | 9 |
22 | DOCU | 9 |
23 | RCAT 🚀 | 9 |
24 | AMD | 8 |
25 | AMDL 🚀 | 8 |
26 | BAC | 8 |
27 | COF | 8 |
28 | CORZ | 8 |
29 | DVN | 8 |
30 | LI | 8 |
31 | NTAP | 8 |
32 | USB | 8 |
33 | UTSL | 8 |
34 | WFC | 8 |
35 | NNOX | 7 |
36 | CCL | 5 |
37 | MSTR | 5 |
38 | VG | 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.