Overview
Today’s 20-week breakout scan captured 166 signals with a 55% bullish tilt (91 bullish vs 75 bearish), indicating a moderately constructive momentum environment. However, quality concerns dominate this dataset: the top movers are heavily weighted toward leveraged ETFs, ETNs, and low-float retail names with minimal institutional backing. Of the top 10 bullish signals, only two have meaningful institutional ownership (WOLF with 19 funds, SOLS with 0 reported but in the funds_500 bucket), while the rest show zero or undefined institutional interest.
The prevalence of extreme 52-week low bounces (MULL up 2,859.4% from lows, GDXU up 806.6%) alongside deeply distressed stocks (JFBR at -98.9% from highs, WOLF at -97.9%) suggests this is a high-volatility, speculative rotation rather than broad institutional accumulation. Traders should prioritize risk management given the extreme ATR multiples and thin institutional support.
Top 5 Bullish Picks
WOLF ($19.59) — Semiconductors
Weekly Momentum: WOLF stands out as the only institutional-grade breakout in this scan, with 19 funds holding 2.0% of shares. The semiconductor stock has surged 143.3% from 52-week lows despite still trading 97.9% below its high—a classic restructuring/turnaround pattern. The 0.68 ATR multiple indicates the move is extending beyond typical volatility, while the 11.4% ADR shows controlled momentum compared to the microcap names. Relative volume at 0.9x suggests organic accumulation rather than pump-driven action.
| Level | Price | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $19.59 | — |
| Stop Loss (2 ATR) | $15.71 | $19.59 – (2 × $1.94) |
| Target 1 (1.5 ATR) | $22.50 | $19.59 + (1.5 × $1.94) |
| Target 2 (3 ATR) | $25.41 | $19.59 + (3 × $1.94) |
Institutional Interest: 19 funds, 2.0% ownership. Bucket: N/A. The defined institutional base provides credibility lacking in other names.
SOLS ($80.92) — Diversified Operations
Weekly Momentum: Trading just 4.2% below 52-week highs with a 100.2% gain from lows, SOLS exhibits the strongest relative strength in the scan. The 8.60 ATR multiple signals an explosive breakout, though the funds_500 bucket classification suggests institutional presence despite 0 reported funds. Volume at 3.3M (1.0x relative) on a low 5.1% ADR indicates controlled, high-conviction moves rather than speculative churn.
| Level | Price | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $80.92 | — |
| Stop Loss (2 ATR) | $73.32 | $80.92 – (2 × $3.80) |
| Target 1 (1.5 ATR) | $86.62 | $80.92 + (1.5 × $3.80) |
| Target 2 (3 ATR) | $92.32 | $80.92 + (3 × $3.80) |
Institutional Interest: Classified in funds_500 bucket, suggesting 500+ fund holders—the most credible institutional signal in this entire scan.
MULL ($178.06) — ETF/ETN
Weekly Momentum: This leveraged ETF posted the largest dollar move ($20+ breakout trigger) with a staggering 2,859.4% rally from 52-week lows. The 3.60 ATR multiple and 13.9% ADR show elevated but not extreme volatility. However, zero institutional ownership and -17.6% from highs indicate this is a volatility instrument, not a core holding. Suitable only for short-term tactical trades with strict risk controls.
| Level | Price | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $178.06 | — |
| Stop Loss (1.5 ATR) | $146.83 | $178.06 – (1.5 × $20.82) |
| Target 1 (1 ATR) | $198.88 | $178.06 + (1 × $20.82) |
| Target 2 (2 ATR) | $219.70 | $178.06 + (2 × $20.82) |
Institutional Interest: 0 funds. Pure momentum vehicle.
HOOZ ($39.73) — Exchange Traded Fund
Weekly Momentum: Another ETF with 154.0% gains from lows and a 4.69 ATR multiple. The 12.4% ADR and -19.3% from highs suggest this is mid-cycle momentum in a leveraged product. Volume at 1.0x relative (310,823) shows steady interest but lacks the institutional depth needed for sustained trends.
| Level | Price | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $39.73 | — |
| Stop Loss (2 ATR) | $30.33 | $39.73 – (2 × $4.70) |
| Target 1 (1.5 ATR) | $46.78 | $39.73 + (1.5 × $4.70) |
| Target 2 (3 ATR) | $53.83 | $39.73 + (3 × $4.70) |
Institutional Interest: 0 funds. Retail-driven ETF.
DBGI ($6.68) — Retail Apparel
Weekly Momentum: The only pure equity retail play, DBGI surged 277.4% from lows on 3.0x relative volume (1.15M shares). However, the -1.36 ATR multiple and bucket_0_youth_ipo_less_5yrs classification flag this as a distressed IPO bounce. Trading 62.9% below highs with zero institutional ownership and a 29.1% ADR, this is a high-risk/high-reward momentum trade only.
| Level | Price | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $6.68 | — |
| Stop Loss (2 ATR) | $3.46 | $6.68 – (2 × $1.61) |
| Target 1 (1.5 ATR) | $9.10 | $6.68 + (1.5 × $1.61) |
| Target 2 (3 ATR) | $11.51 | $6.68 + (3 × $1.61) |
Institutional Interest: 0 funds, 0.0% ownership. Pure retail speculation.
Bearish Alerts
The bearish side shows 75 breakdown signals concentrated in leveraged ETFs and distressed industrials. FGL (Engineering & Construction) leads with a -1.26 ATR breakdown, trading 92.2% below highs despite a 76% bounce from lows—classic dead-cat-bounce failure. CIFU, USAX, and GDXU are all ETFs with negative ATR multiples and sub-1.0x relative volume, indicating distribution. ANPA (Document Management) has 2 institutional funds but sits 91.7% below highs, suggesting capitulation. All bearish names lack meaningful institutional support.
Sector Theme
This scan reveals no cohesive sector rotation—rather, a fragmented landscape of leveraged ETF volatility and microcap bounces. The Semiconductor sector (WOLF) offers the only institutional-grade setup, while Retail (DBGI, JFBR) shows speculative distressed-equity plays. The dominance of Finance-ETF/ETN products (NEBX, NBIG, NBIL, MULL, HOOZ) indicates traders are positioning through volatility instruments rather than fundamental equity bets. This typically occurs during transitional market phases with unclear directional conviction.
Institutional Summary
Top institutional pick: SOLS (funds_500 bucket) and WOLF (19 funds, 2.0% ownership) are the only plays with credible institutional backing. The undefined fund increase percentages across most tickers suggest data gaps or recent IPOs/restructurings. ANPA (2 funds) on the bearish side shows institutions are exiting distressed positions. The absence of high-fund-count accumulation signals and prevalence of 0-fund names indicate this breakout wave is retail and algorithmic-driven, not institutional. Traders should focus on WOLF and SOLS for lower-risk exposure, treating all other signals as short-term tactical opportunities with wide stops.