Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
---|---|---|
1 | GILD | 45 |
2 | D | 40 |
3 | CRM | 27 |
4 | TGT | 24 |
5 | AVGO | 21 |
6 | TMF | 21 |
7 | GOOG | 19 |
8 | GOOGL | 19 |
9 | UL | 19 |
10 | ABNB | 17 |
11 | B | 17 |
12 | GGLL 📈 | 17 |
13 | ON | 17 |
14 | LUV | 16 |
15 | ORCL 🚀 | 16 |
16 | WPM | 11 |
17 | BBVA | 9 |
18 | ET | 8 |
19 | MU | 8 |
20 | SCHW | 8 |
21 | STM | 8 |
22 | TSM | 8 |
23 | ADI | 7 |
24 | ASML | 7 |
25 | DASH | 7 |
26 | WDC 📈 | 7 |
27 | Z | 7 |
28 | DHR | 6 |
29 | KNX | 6 |
30 | STX 📈 | 6 |
31 | USB | 6 |
32 | AMD | 5 |
33 | AU | 5 |
34 | CPB | 5 |
35 | LITE | 5 |
36 | UAL 🚀 📈 | 5 |
37 | XEL | 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.