Approaching 20-Day High (Within 2%, Uptrend)
Closing within 2% of the 20-day high without having broken it, inside an uptrend (20 EMA above 50 EMA, price above the 20 EMA). A stock coiling under resistance. Liquid stocks only (Rs 5 Cr+).
About This Scan
Stocks that coil just under a recent high are often the next breakouts, and catching them before the break gives a tighter stop. This scan lists NSE stocks in an uptrend (20 EMA above 50 EMA, price above the 20 EMA) that closed within 2% of the 20-day high while today's high stayed below it, on Rs 5 Cr of last-session turnover. They are close but have not broken out. The mirror scan is Approaching 20-Day Low. For stocks already at the high, see 20-Day High Breakout.
Scan Rules
Stock passes all of the below filters in the ALL segment using 1D candles:
- 1.Close greater than or equal to 98% of 20-Day High
- 2.High less than 20-Day High
- 3.EMA 20 greater than EMA 50
- 4.Close greater than EMA 20
- 5.Traded Value (Rs lakh) greater than or equal to 500
Last Session Sample
As of 2026-11-06, 27 stocks passed every rule. The 5 below are the strongest movers on the list.
| Symbol | Close | Change vs previous close |
|---|---|---|
| ADANIPORTS | 1936.6 | +2.76% |
| ATHERENERG | 1821.7 | +2.42% |
| NHPC | 82.08 | +1.84% |
| ITC | 283.15 | +1.54% |
| IOC | 146.25 | +1.21% |
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How To Use This Scan
- •Mark the 20-day high as the trigger. A close above it on higher volume is the breakout the scan is waiting for.
- •Look for tight, low-volume candles near the high. A stock that is drifting down from the high is less ready.
- •Place the stop below the recent swing low. Not every near-high stock breaks out. This scan has not been back-tested for an edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 20-day high?
The highest price in the last 20 trading sessions, about one month of trading.
Why must today's high stay below it?
So the stock has not already broken out. Stocks that made a new high are listed by the breakout scans.
Can I change the 2% distance?
Yes. Load the scan in the screener and edit the multiplier on the Close rule.