Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | JNJ | 43 |
2 | DAL | 40 |
3 | M 🚀 | 40 |
4 | SLB | 40 |
5 | TIGR 🚀 | 40 |
6 | ZTO | 40 |
7 | AAL | 38 |
8 | CAVA | 34 |
9 | NLY | 34 |
10 | BITX | 30 |
11 | UTSL | 24 |
12 | STZ | 23 |
13 | UAL 🚀 | 21 |
14 | STLA | 20 |
15 | TCOM | 20 |
16 | MDB 🚀 | 18 |
17 | NIO 🚀 | 18 |
18 | ZI 🚀 | 18 |
19 | BEKE | 17 |
20 | BTI | 16 |
21 | DOW | 15 |
22 | COIN | 9 |
23 | CONL 🚀 | 9 |
24 | DELL | 9 |
25 | RBRK | 9 |
26 | ASML | 8 |
27 | PLTR 🚀 | 8 |
28 | VG | 8 |
29 | AMDL 🚀 | 7 |
30 | DKNG | 7 |
31 | SMCI 🚀 | 7 |
32 | LEN | 6 |
33 | MCD | 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.