EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals for Jan 20, 2026 – Industrials Leads with 13 Setups
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Breakout Standard is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups.
Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)
Key Criteria:
- Near 52W High: Within 3%
- Volume: 1.5x+ average
- Momentum confirmation
- Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
- Risk Level: Medium
What Makes This Signal:
- Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
- Increased volume confirms institutional interest
- Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
- Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups
Ideal For: Swing traders looking for breakout opportunities with confirmed momentum
Key Criteria:
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Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)
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Volume surge above average
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Price momentum confirmation
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Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals (Top 15 of 50 total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RKT | Rocket Companies, Inc. | Financial Services | 23.24 | 0.982 | 1.90x | 0.0% | $-196K | 37 | $1.26 | 65.6 |
| 2 | WT | WisdomTree, Inc. | Financial Services | 15.16 | 0.963 | 1.82x | 0.0% | $-294K | 10 | $1.10 | 2.1 |
| 3 | PFSI | PennyMac Financial Ser... | Financial Services | 159.46 | 0.943 | 3.35x | 0.0% | $-6.2M | 90 | $20.84 | 8.3 |
| 4 | ENTG | Entegris, Inc. | Technology | 117.35 | 0.913 | 1.81x | 0.0% | $-316K | 16 | $5.29 | 17.8 |
| 5 | TECH | Bio-Techne Corp | Healthcare | 68.67 | 0.909 | 1.92x | 0.0% | — | 15 | $3.15 | 10.7 |
| 6 | AG | First Majestic Silver ... | Basic Materials | 21.50 | 0.907 | 1.51x | 0.0% | — | 30 | $0.64 | 10.5 |
| 7 | CEF | Sprott Physical Gold a... | Financial Services | 51.55 | 0.906 | 1.53x | 0.0% | — | — | — | 10.0 |
| 8 | BWXT | BWX Technologies, Inc. | Industrials | 217.89 | 0.893 | 1.63x | 0.0% | — | 34 | $6.00 | 19.9 |
| 9 | RVTY | Revvity, Inc. | Healthcare | 112.50 | 0.876 | 1.62x | 0.0% | — | 10 | $6.78 | 13.3 |
| 10 | EC | Ecopetrol S.A. | Energy | 12.25 | 0.875 | 1.59x | 0.0% | — | — | $5017.32 | 25.2 |
| 11 | MKSI | MKS Instruments, Inc. | Technology | 203.99 | 0.866 | 1.96x | 0.0% | — | 22 | $10.92 | 13.7 |
| 12 | SVM | Silvercorp Metals Inc. | Basic Materials | 11.31 | 0.854 | 1.75x | 0.0% | — | 21 | $0.66 | 2.5 |
| 13 | POWL | Powell Industries, Inc. | Industrials | 419.98 | 0.828 | 2.23x | 0.0% | — | 16 | $0.00 | 5.1 |
| 14 | KLAC | KLA Corporation | Technology | 1567.82 | 0.810 | 1.65x | 0.0% | — | 9 | $49.41 | 206.0 |
| 15 | BILI | Bilibili Inc. | Communication Services | 32.48 | 0.787 | 1.82x | 0.0% | — | 30 | $14.25 | 13.6 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Industrials (13), Financial Services (11), Technology (7)
Insider selling: PFSI (PennyMac Financial Services, In, $-6.2M), RKT (Rocket Companies, Inc., $-196K), SNEX (StoneX Group Inc., $-365K)
Near-term earnings: LFUS (Littelfuse, Inc.), UMC (United Microelectronics Corpora) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 26.0% insider, 4.0% congressional (1 recent/90d, 1 older/1y), 96.0% earnings, 98.0% analyst, 42.0% news
Congressional Activity
GD (General Dynamics Corporation) 🔴 Bearish (1y)
- 1 sale by 1 member
- Top seller: Sen. John Boozman (AR) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)
GS (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)) 🔴 Bearish (90d)
- 2 sales by 2 members
- Pattern: Bipartisan agreement
- Top seller: Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) - 1 transaction ($100,001 - $250,000)
Recent Headlines
AG (First Majestic Silver Corp.)
- Hecla Mining vs. First Majestic: Which Silver Mining Stock has Greater Upside? (source)
- International Vector Equity Portfolio Sells 14,603 Shares of First Majestic Silver Corp (AG) (source)
- First Majestic's Q4 Silver-Equivalent Production Jumps 37% Y/Y (source)
- First Majestic Trading at a Premium Value: Here's How to Play the Stock (source)
- First Majestic Reports 2025 Production and 2026 Outlook; Increases Dividend (source)
- D.A. Davidson & CO. Lowers Stock Position in First Majestic Silver Corp. $AG (source)
KLAC (KLA Corporation)
- Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why KLA (KLAC) is a Great Choice (source)
- Why KLA Corp Stock Popped Today (source)
- Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Attempt Gains on Chip Stock Strength (source)
- Chip Stocks: NVIDIA, AMD, Micron Lifted by TSMC Q4 Beat (source)
- Chip Stocks Rally: NVIDIA, AMD, Micron Lifted by TSMC Q4 Beat (source)
RVTY (Revvity, Inc.)
- Revvity, Inc. (RVTY) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript (source)
- Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Lag Ahead Of December CPI Print— JPMorgan, Alphabet, Five9 In Focus (UPDATED) (source)
- Revvity Stock Jumps on Profit Outlook Hike. Why the Shares Are at a Crossroads. (source)
SVM (Silvercorp Metals Inc.)
- Silvercorp Reports Operational Results and Financial Results Release Date for the Third Quarter, Fiscal 2026 (source)
- Silverco Files Updated Mineral Resource Report on the Cusi Project (source)
TECH (Bio-Techne Corp)
- Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript (source)
WT (WisdomTree, Inc.)
- Is WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (QHY) a Strong ETF Right Now? (source)
- WisdomTree Schedules Earnings Conference Call for Q4 on January 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET (source)
- WisdomTree Reports Monthly Metrics for December 2025 (source)
Market Context
Broad market indices declined today, with the S&P 500 down 1.00%, Nasdaq off 0.81%, and Dow Jones slipping 1.05%, signaling a short-term bearish trend and waning risk appetite among investors. For momentum swing breakout strategies, this environment tempers enthusiasm, as downside momentum can trigger false breakouts or accelerate losses on long signals. The 50 total signals reflect active setups, but traders should prioritize confirmation to avoid chasing moves in a risk-off climate.
Elevated VIX at 20.30, up 1.81%, points to heightened volatility, which fuels larger intraday swings ideal for breakout plays—offering potential for quick momentum captures. However, this also raises the risk of whipsaws, where breakouts reverse sharply amid uncertainty, demanding tighter stops and smaller position sizes to manage drawdowns effectively.
Industrials emerging as the top sector suggests possible rotation toward cyclical areas showing relative resilience amid the pullback. This could enhance breakout signals in that group, as sector leadership provides a tailwind, but overall market weakness implies caution, favoring defensive positioning or short-side opportunities over aggressive longs.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Industrials (13 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 13 signals showing insider selling warrant caution. 2 signals with congressional selling warrant attention.
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