Screening for Recent Limit-Up Momentum and High Stock Activity

Summary

This post proposes screening equities for a daily trading range above 1%, more than two limit-up sessions within a ten-day lookback, and high stock “heat,” with candidates ranked from hottest to least active. The stated interpretation is that a wide range signals activity and repeated limit-up moves indicate strong recent upward momentum. The accompanying example estimates heat from trading volume and price, then orders selected stocks by that proxy.

The document offers no backtest or measured evidence that the criteria lead to profitable trades. It acknowledges risks from relying on historical price action, chasing a crowded move, and overlooking fundamentals or broader market conditions. It recommends adding financial and technical data and applying risk controls such as stops or reduced exposure in weak markets, though these measures are not specified or tested. Its code and threshold logic are illustrative and do not establish a complete entry, exit, or portfolio management method.

Key ideas

• The proposed screen selects stocks with a daily range above 1% and over two limit-up sessions in ten days.
• Candidates are ranked by a stock-activity proxy based on trading volume and price.
• The rules target recent momentum but may encourage chasing already extended moves.
• The post suggests adding fundamental analysis and explicit risk controls, without testing them.

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