Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | EL | 39 |
2 | CSCO | 38 |
3 | GILD | 32 |
4 | KNX | 32 |
5 | SNOW | 28 |
6 | FIG 🚀 | 27 |
7 | CELH 🚀 | 24 |
8 | TWLO | 23 |
9 | ANET | 19 |
10 | KR | 16 |
11 | TGT | 15 |
12 | NNOX 📈 | 14 |
13 | AGNC | 13 |
14 | CRWD | 13 |
15 | APG | 12 |
16 | TEM 📈 | 12 |
17 | APH | 11 |
18 | ASX | 11 |
19 | FLEX | 11 |
20 | NDAQ | 11 |
21 | SE 🚀 | 11 |
22 | SOUN 🚀 📈 | 11 |
23 | AMZN | 10 |
24 | AMZU | 10 |
25 | CX | 10 |
26 | FCX | 10 |
27 | BA | 8 |
28 | CF | 7 |
29 | CVE | 7 |
30 | ON | 7 |
31 | NFLX | 6 |
32 | ONON | 6 |
33 | PR | 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.