How to Set Up (3 Steps)
- •Step 1: Search for any stock showing strong momentum on StockAlert.pro (e.g., NVDA, AAPL, MSFT)
- •Step 2: Select "New 52-week high" alert type (triggers automatically when stock makes new high)
- •Step 3: Choose notification method (email or SMS) and save
Done! You'll receive automatic alerts the moment the stock trades above its highest price from the past year.
Example: NVIDIA Breakout March 2024
- •Setup: NVDA consolidated between $700-$800 for 4 weeks, building base below prior 52-week high of $822
- •Signal: Price approached prior high with volume building, RSI at 58 (neutral), sector (SMH) also strong
- •Alert Trigger: NVDA broke above $822 on volume 185% of average - new 52-week high confirmed
- •Result: Stock ran from $822 to $974 (+18.5%) over 8 weeks with no pullback below $850
- •Key Insight: New highs with volume confirmation signal institutional accumulation - no overhead resistance
Scenario Guide
| Scenario | Volume | Prior Base | Example | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Breakout | >1.5x average | 8-12 weeks | NVDA $822 on 185% volume | Buy with 7-10% stop |
| Late-Stage High | <1.2x average | None (parabolic) | Stock up 100%+ no rest | Skip - climax top risk |
| Gap to New High | >2x average | 4+ weeks | Earnings gap above prior high | Buy if gap <5%, else wait |
| Failed Retest | Declining | Valid base | New high, pulls back below | Wait for recovery above high |
| Sector Leader | >1.5x average | 8+ weeks | First stock in sector to high | Buy - rotation leader signal |
When to Use
- •You want to catch market leaders early in their momentum runs
- •You prefer trend following over trying to pick bottoms
- •You need confirmation that an uptrend has resumed after consolidation
When Not to Use
- •Stock is already up 100%+ in 8-12 weeks without consolidation (late-stage)
- •Volume is below average on the breakout (weak demand)
- •Overall market is in a strong downtrend (success rate drops significantly)
Conclusion
52-week high alerts identify market leaders early. Buy new highs with volume 50%+ above average, 8+ week bases, and strong fundamentals. This removes emotional guessing about prices being "too high."