Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | GOLD | 40 |
2 | RDDT 🚀 📈 | 21 |
3 | TPR | 21 |
4 | VALE | 18 |
5 | ZIM 🚀 📈 | 17 |
6 | EVGO 🚀 📈 | 12 |
7 | FUTU 📈 | 12 |
8 | VST 📈 | 9 |
9 | CRDO 📈 | 7 |
10 | DLTR | 7 |
11 | SPOT | 7 |
12 | BBAI 🚀 📈 | 6 |
13 | VRT 📈 | 6 |
14 | ZS | 6 |
15 | CCJ 📈 | 5 |
16 | CMG | 5 |
17 | DG | 5 |
18 | EOSE 🚀 📈 | 5 |
19 | FFTY | 5 |
20 | GEV | 5 |
21 | MRVL | 5 |
22 | TECK | 5 |
23 | ULTA | 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.