EverHint – Momentum Swing — Aggressive Momentum for Feb 10, 2026 – 2 Signals – Technology Leads (2)

What This Signal Is (Quick)

Aggressive Momentum is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Triple threat: high momentum + high volume + high volatility.

Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)

Key Criteria:

• Volume: 2.0x+ average
• Volatility: 50%+ annualized
• Strong momentum
• Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
• Risk Level: High

What Makes This Signal:

• Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
• Increased volume confirms institutional interest
• Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
• Triple threat: high momentum + high volume + high volatility

Ideal For: Aggressive traders seeking maximum momentum with high risk/reward

Key Criteria:

• Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)

• Volume surge above average

• Price momentum confirmation

• Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)

• Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings

• Variant-specific filters applied

Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High

How We Ranked Today

Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)

📊 Momentum Swing — Aggressive Momentum Signals (2 Total)

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Field Notes

Sector concentration: Technology (2)

Insider buying: ICHR (Ichor Holdings, $+145K)

Data coverage: 50.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 50.0% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MXL ($18.86, -0.8%), COHU ($32.53, +2.7%), INDI ($3.82, -2.5%), FSLY ($9.09, +4.2%), PLAB ($37.56, +0.1%) | Peer of: AAOI ($48.49, +1.2%), AMPL ($7.31, +0.8%), COHU ($32.53, +2.7%) and 6 more

ICHR (Ichor Holdings): Leads 9 peers: SKYT ($30.00, -1.1%), AEHR ($26.83, -2.8%), AOSL ($20.10, -4.2%), IMOS ($35.10, +2.8%), LAES ($4.06, +2.5%) | Peer of: AEHR ($26.83, -2.8%), AOSL ($20.10, -4.2%), CEVA ($23.10, +0.7%) and 4 more

Recent Headlines

UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.)

• Optimize Financial Inc Buys New Position in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. $UCTT (source)
• Strs Ohio Trims Stock Position in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. $UCTT (source)

Market Context

Current market conditions present a mildly bearish backdrop for aggressive momentum swing strategies, with the S&P 500 down 0.50%, Nasdaq declining 0.73%, and Dow Jones nearly flat at -0.01%. This subtle downward trend signals cautious risk appetite among investors, potentially capping upside momentum and increasing the likelihood of false breakouts in swing trades. Aggressive strategies thrive on strong directional moves, but today's broad-based softness could amplify drawdowns on long-biased signals, urging tighter stops and position sizing.

Elevated VIX at 17.79, up 1.83%, points to rising volatility that favors intraday swings inherent to momentum approaches. Moderate VIX levels support the capture of quick reversals or extensions, yet the uptick suggests potential for sharper pullbacks, heightening whipsaw risk in aggressive setups. Traders should prioritize signals with robust volume confirmation to navigate this choppiness effectively.

Technology's prominence as the top sector aligns with Nasdaq's steeper drop, hinting at sector rotation pressures amid waning risk appetite. Momentum swings in this space may face headwinds from profit-taking or outflows, but volatility could still yield opportunistic entries on oversold bounces. Overall, favor short-side tilts or hedged longs to align with the day's tentative tone.

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