Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | AGNC | 38 |
2 | FAS | 35 |
3 | T | 35 |
4 | WMT | 32 |
5 | PINS | 31 |
6 | BABA | 30 |
7 | SNOW | 30 |
8 | SBUX | 29 |
9 | MDB 🚀 | 26 |
10 | BIDU | 24 |
11 | NLY | 24 |
12 | XP | 24 |
13 | CVNA 📈 | 23 |
14 | COST | 22 |
15 | CRM | 22 |
16 | YINN 📈 | 19 |
17 | GM | 18 |
18 | TLT | 16 |
19 | DIS | 12 |
20 | KHC | 12 |
21 | MCD | 11 |
22 | WBD | 11 |
23 | ULTA | 10 |
24 | TGT | 8 |
25 | FDX | 7 |
26 | ZIM 🚀 📈 | 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.