EverHint — Pullback Plays - October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025
What “Pullback Plays” means (quick refresher)
A pullback is a temporary dip within an uptrend—often back toward rising moving averages (21-day / 50-day). The sweet spot is when price respects support, volume remains constructive, and relative strength stays firm. Those are the dips you buy for the next leg—not the ones that break trend.
How today’s list was curated (reader version)
- Near rising MAs (distance to 21d/50d shows “buy-the-dip” zones, not trend breaks)
- Strong tape (near 52-week highs and positive short-term RS)
- Healthy participation (volume thrust supportive rather than distribution)
Top Pullback Candidates (ranked)
Leaders pulling back toward the 21d/50d with firm RS and constructive participation.
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last | Near 52-W High | RS (21 d) | Vol Thrust | Dist. to 21d MA | Dist. to 50d MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FTAI | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | Industrials | 179.39 | 97% | 0.06 | 2.61× | +4.0% | +7.7% |
| 2 | OTEX | Open Text Corporation | Technology | 39.69 | 100% | 0.02 | 1.60× | +2.5% | +8.9% |
| 3 | NOV | NOV Inc. | Energy | 14.95 | 100% | 0.09 | 3.27× | +12.3% | +13.8% |
| 4 | UHS | Universal Health Services, Inc. | Healthcare | 219.32 | 100% | 0.05 | 2.47× | +6.3% | +12.0% |
| 5 | DD | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | Basic Materials | 81.90 | 100% | 0.03 | 1.38× | +3.4% | +5.3% |
| 6 | VSEC | VSE Corporation | Industrials | 182.73 | 100% | 0.07 | 5.93× | +10.1% | +10.5% |
How to read it
- Dist. to 21d/50d: positive numbers mean price is above the moving average. Smaller positives (or light dips) are classic pullback zones when the MA is rising.
- Vol Thrust: participation multiple vs. recent norm; >1.5× is meaningful.
- RS (21d): short-term relative strength as provided in your file.
Vlad’s quick reasoning (top six)
- FTAI — Riding high with 97% of 52-week high and +4.0% above the 21d; still constructive with 2.61× participation. Fresh capital-raise headlines add institutional focus. (GlobeNewswire)
- OTEX — Firm at 100% of 52-week high, light pullback toward the 21d (+2.5%), and 1.60× volume; ongoing portfolio streamlining and AI workflow wins keep visibility up. (OpenText Investors)
- NOV — Strong follow-through day with 3.27× volume; still hugging highs (100%) and +12.3% above 21d (more elevated, but trend power is real). Q3 beat/metrics reinforce the bid. (Stock Titan)
- UHS — 100% of 52-week high, +6.3% vs 21d, and 2.47× volume. Earnings beat and raised guide underpin the setup; watch for digestion after the move. (Reuters)
- DD — Approaching spinoff catalyst (Qnity). Technically at 100% of high, +3.4% vs 21d, with steady volume. Corporate actions often keep dips shallow into record dates/distributions. (DuPont Investors)
- VSEC — Trend leader with 5.93× volume thrust and +10.1% vs 21d. Momentum-rich; await orderly flags for entries rather than chasing strength. (Simply Wall St)
Same-day / recent headlines to watch
- FTAI — Completed fundraising for inaugural strategic capital vehicle ($2B equity commitments). (GlobeNewswire)
- OTEX — Rolling out AI-powered insurance content workflow solutions; plus ongoing portfolio divestiture strategy. (Simply Wall St)
- NOV — Q3: $2.18B revenue, 141% book-to-bill; stock surged with heavy volume. (Stock Titan)
- UHS — Beat and raised FY guide; call on Oct 28; demand backdrop remains strong. (Reuters)
- DD — Electronics spinoff (Qnity) distribution Nov 1; previously set record date Oct 22. (DuPont Investors)
- VSEC — Coverage highlights triple-digit YoY earnings growth—bolsters trend leadership narrative. (Simply Wall St)
Risk notes (reader-friendly)
- Event proximity: Earnings/spinoffs can spike volatility—size with respect for gaps.
- Extended vs. ideal: Higher distances from the 21d/50d (e.g., NOV, VSEC) favor buying the first calm dip/flag, not breakouts on peak momentum.
- Stops/entries: Use prior swing lows and ATR-aware stops; scale in tiers.
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