52-Week High Breakout
Stocks within 10% of their 52-week high with volume and fundamental backing — momentum stocks with quality filters.
Screener.in Query
Copy and paste this directly into Screener.in
Current price > High price * 0.95 AND
Volume > 50000 AND
Debt to equity < 1 AND
Return on equity > 15 AND
Market Capitalization > 100 AND
Sales growth 3Years > 15 AND
OPM > 15Step: Copy the query above → Open Screener.in → New Screen → Paste in the query box → Run
What It Finds
Stocks trading within 10% of their 52-week high with decent daily volume, positive ROE, and manageable debt.
Why It Works
52-week highs attract institutional attention. Stocks near new highs often break to fresh highs — the trend has momentum. Adding fundamental filters removes weak companies from the list.
Best For
Best Market Conditions
Things to Watch Out For
- Momentum reverses sharply — stop losses are essential
- Near-high stocks can fall 20–30% if market turns
- Not a long-term holding strategy — requires active monitoring
After Running the Screen
- 1Check each company's annual report and latest quarterly results.
- 2Verify the current valuation is reasonable — not just passing the screen.
- 3Look for insider ownership and promoter pledge levels.
- 4Always invest only what you can afford to hold for 3+ years.
About Momentum Investing
Momentum investing works because price trends persist. Stocks near 52-week highs are there for a reason — institutional accumulation, earnings beats, sector tailwinds, or re-rating. Contrary to the retail instinct to 'buy the dip', decades of academic research across global markets consistently shows that stocks near highs outperform stocks at lows over 6–12 month horizons.
The key is fundamental backing. A stock at its 52-week high because of genuine revenue acceleration and high ROE is a very different bet from one riding a speculative wave with no earnings support. The first is a trend with substance; the second is a bubble waiting to deflate. Volume confirmation matters too: institutional accumulation shows up in sustained above-average volumes, not just random spikes.
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Disclaimer: These screens are for educational and research purposes only. Results are based on historical financial data and do not constitute investment advice. Past screen performance does not predict future returns. Always verify data on BSE/NSE and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.