EverHint – Momentum Swing Pack – Top 50 Signals for Aug 21, 2026
Excerpt: 50 signals. Basic Materials leads (16). price range $13-$332. 4 with insider selling.
Market Context
Equity markets are trading in a constructive risk-on environment, with all three major indices posting gains and the Dow outperforming at nearly 1%. The VIX dropping to 15.13 — a decline of over 5% — signals meaningfully reduced fear and tighter expected intraday ranges. For volatility-sensitive strategies like Volatile High Beta and Aggressive Momentum, this compression can be a double-edged sword: lower volatility supports cleaner trend-following setups but may reduce the magnitude of intraday moves that these strategies rely on for outsized returns. Breakout-oriented strategies, including Breakout Standard, Breakout Ultra Tight, and Explosive Volume Breakout, tend to perform well in low-VIX, trending environments where false breakouts are less frequent and follow-through is more reliable.
The broad-based rally across large-cap indices reinforces a healthy risk appetite, which favors momentum and growth-tilted strategies such as Sector Tech and Cap Large Only. Pullback strategies — both Standard and Large Cap — benefit from this environment as well, since dips within an uptrend tend to be shallower and recover more quickly when sentiment is positive and volatility is subdued. Quality Low Volatility signals may see relatively muted activity given that investors appear comfortable rotating into higher-beta opportunities rather than defensives.
The emergence of Basic Materials as the top sector among today's 50 signals is a notable divergence from the tech-heavy Nasdaq leadership and suggests active sector rotation underway. This rotation implies that cyclical and commodity-linked areas are drawing capital, which aligns with a broader risk-on posture but shifts attention away from pure growth plays. Sector Healthcare signals may find a mixed backdrop — defensive enough to attract some interest but potentially overshadowed by the cyclical rotation. Traders should monitor whether this Materials leadership broadens or fades, as sustained rotation into cyclicals would validate the current risk appetite and support the overall signal volume across momentum and breakout strategies.
Sector Healthcare
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (3 of 3)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 1.00 | — | $2.9B |
| 2 | MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $152.55 | 0.50 | — | $376.8B |
| 3 | AXGN | AxoGen, Inc. | Healthcare | $50.40 | 0.00 | — | $2.7B |
Volatile High Beta
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (5 of 5)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 1.00 | — | $2.9B |
| 2 | BRZE | Braze, Inc. | Technology | $31.06 | 0.57 | — | $3.5B |
| 3 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | $39.42 | 0.50 | — | $4.1B |
| 4 | PSNL | Personalis, Inc. | Healthcare | $18.38 | 0.25 | — | $2.0B |
| 5 | SLS | SELLAS Life Sciences G... | Healthcare | $15.46 | 0.00 | — | $2.9B |
Pullback Standard
Standard pullback setup - stocks that dipped below MA21 and reclaimed it. Indicates potential bounce/continuation after healthy pullback. Lower-risk entries in established uptrends.
Entry Criteria:
- Dipped below MA21
- Reclaimed MA21 on increased volume
- Volume surge above average
- Minimum ADV: $25M+
- Earnings buffer: 7 days
Holding period: 1-4 weeks | Risk level: Medium-High
📊 Signals (5 of 5)
Ranked by composite momentum score
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECL | Ecolab Inc. | Basic Materials | $281.63 | 0.94 | — | $79.3B |
| 2 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.62 | — | $110.2B |
| 3 | SYF | Synchrony Financial | Financial Services | $79.47 | 0.44 | — | $25.9B |
| 4 | DK | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | Energy | $71.47 | 0.32 | Sell -$1,879,024 | $4.4B |
| 5 | NDSN | Nordson Corporation | Industrials | $332.24 | 0.20 | — | $18.5B |
Insider selling (7d): DK (-$1,879,024)
Pullback Large Cap
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (4 of 4)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECL | Ecolab Inc. | Basic Materials | $281.63 | 0.92 | — | $79.3B |
| 2 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.67 | — | $110.2B |
| 3 | SYF | Synchrony Financial | Financial Services | $79.47 | 0.47 | — | $25.9B |
| 4 | NDSN | Nordson Corporation | Industrials | $332.24 | 0.25 | — | $18.5B |
Breakout Standard
Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups. Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs. Increased volume confirms institutional interest. Breaking out or consolidating near resistance.
Entry Criteria:
- Strong RSI momentum
- Volume surge above average
- Within 3% of 52-week high
- Minimum ADV: $25M+
- Earnings buffer: 7 days
Holding period: 1-4 weeks | Risk level: Medium-High
📊 Signals (14 of 14)
Ranked by composite momentum score
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 0.90 | — | $2.9B |
| 2 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | $39.42 | 0.85 | — | $4.1B |
| 3 | CVI | CVR Energy, Inc. | Energy | $39.51 | 0.82 | — | $4.0B |
| 4 | SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | Industrials | $30.50 | 0.74 | Sell -$322,803 | $3.4B |
| 5 | TGT | Target Corporation | Consumer Defensive | $165.42 | 0.63 | — | $75.1B |
| 6 | NDSN | Nordson Corporation | Industrials | $332.24 | 0.59 | — | $18.5B |
| 7 | BRZE | Braze, Inc. | Technology | $31.06 | 0.59 | — | $3.5B |
| 8 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.51 | — | $110.2B |
| 9 | AXGN | AxoGen, Inc. | Healthcare | $50.40 | 0.51 | — | $2.7B |
| 10 | TECK | Teck Resources Limited | Basic Materials | $69.20 | 0.34 | — | $33.4B |
| 11 | DK | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | Energy | $71.47 | 0.33 | Sell -$1,879,024 | $4.4B |
| 12 | MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $152.55 | 0.31 | — | $376.8B |
| 13 | DHT | DHT Holdings, Inc. | Energy | $19.82 | 0.26 | Sell -$1,999,500 | $3.2B |
| 14 | CXW | CoreCivic, Inc. | Industrials | $34.01 | 0.07 | Sell -$4,011,243 | $3.4B |
Insider selling (7d): DHT (-$1,999,500), DK (-$1,879,024), CXW (-$4,011,243), SBLK (-$322,803)
Aggressive Momentum
Triple threat: high momentum + high volume + high volatility. Maximum momentum with high risk/reward. For aggressive traders seeking the strongest momentum setups.
Entry Criteria:
- High RSI momentum
- High volume surge
- High volatility
- Minimum ADV: $25M+
- Earnings buffer: 7 days
Holding period: 1-4 weeks | Risk level: High
📊 Signals (3 of 3)
Ranked by composite momentum score
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | $39.42 | 0.85 | — | $4.1B |
| 2 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 0.65 | — | $2.9B |
| 3 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.00 | — | $110.2B |
Cap Large Only
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (5 of 5)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.82 | — | $110.2B |
| 2 | TECK | Teck Resources Limited | Basic Materials | $69.20 | 0.62 | — | $33.4B |
| 3 | TGT | Target Corporation | Consumer Defensive | $165.42 | 0.44 | — | $75.1B |
| 4 | MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $152.55 | 0.38 | — | $376.8B |
| 5 | NDSN | Nordson Corporation | Industrials | $332.24 | 0.32 | — | $18.5B |
Breakout Ultra Tight
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (4 of 4)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 0.77 | — | $2.9B |
| 2 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | $39.42 | 0.67 | — | $4.1B |
| 3 | MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $152.55 | 0.10 | — | $376.8B |
| 4 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.00 | — | $110.2B |
Explosive Volume Breakout
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (2 of 2)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Hol... | Healthcare | $13.16 | 0.30 | — | $2.9B |
| 2 | ERO | Ero Copper Corp. | Basic Materials | $39.42 | 0.00 | — | $4.1B |
Quality Low Vol
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (3 of 3)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGT | Target Corporation | Consumer Defensive | $165.42 | 0.30 | — | $75.1B |
| 2 | MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $152.55 | 0.15 | — | $376.8B |
| 3 | NDSN | Nordson Corporation | Industrials | $332.24 | 0.00 | — | $18.5B |
Sector Tech
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (1 of 1)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRZE | Braze, Inc. | Technology | $31.06 | 0.00 | — | $3.5B |
Explosive Volume Pullback
High momentum stock screener for swing trading opportunities. Identifies stocks with strong momentum characteristics suitable for swing trading (1-4 week holds). Includes multiple variants: breakout, pullback, aggressive momentum, and volatile high-beta.
Entry 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
📊 Signals (1 of 1)
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | Score | Insider | MCap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | Basic Materials | $76.67 | 0.00 | — | $110.2B |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Basic Materials (16), Healthcare (15), Industrials (7)
Insider selling (7d): DHT (DHT Holdings, Inc., -$1,999,500), DK (Delek US Holdings, Inc., -$1,879,024), CXW (CoreCivic, Inc., -$4,011,243)
Data coverage: 8.0% insider (7d), 0.0% congressional (30d), 0.0% earnings, 6.0% news (7d)
Vlad's Take
Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Basic Materials (16 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 4 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.
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