Which stocks form a Flag Break?
55 symbols in our coverage universe have a recorded Flag Break detection history. ALB has formed it most often — 11 times.
Counts are past detections by our scanner, not signals firing today. Follow a symbol through to its own page for the current reading.
Symbols with a Flag Break detection history
What is a Flag Break?
A flag pattern is a technical analysis chart pattern that typically follows a strong price move and indicates a potential continuation of the existing trend. It's characterized by a brief consolidation period within parallel trendlines, resembling a flag on a flagpole. The height of the pole often provides a measure for projecting the potential price target after the breakout. A bullish flag forms during an uptrend and suggests a continuation of the upward movement, while a bearish flag forms during a downtrend and indicates a continuation of the downward movement. Traders often use flag patterns to identify potential entry points and set profit targets.
How has this setup performed historically?
| Window | Occurrences | Win rate vs SPY | Mean excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 86 | 52% | 1.27% |
| 20 days | 83 | 51% | 10.93% |
| 60 days | 43 | 44% | 2.47% |
Win rate = share of occurrences where the stock outperformed SPY over the window, measured since 2025-01-01 on our own detections. Sample sizes are small; treat these as context, not as an edge.
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