High Tight Flag Setup
A rare Minervini-style explosive leader pattern with O'Neil roots. The stock doubles or more in 4–8 weeks (the pole), then consolidates 10–25% for 3–5 weeks in a tight flag. The HTF signals explosive institutional demand. When it breaks out, it can continue with another major move.
Sample still building: 21 eligible setups in the 2024-11-01–2026-10-26 source-bar window. Rates stay hidden until n=30. Historical and illustrative, not predictive.
How this is measured →Setup Criteria
- › Flagpole: 100%+ advance in 4–8 weeks
- › Flag depth: 10–25% max (tighter = better)
- › Flag duration: 3–5 weeks
- › Volume contraction during flag (major dryup)
- › Stock must have dominant EPS/sales growth
Breakout above the flag high on heavy volume.
Below the bottom of the flag — small position given high price level.
Worked Example
TEAM — flagged as a High Tight Flag on Oct 27, 2026 (score 55). 26 weekly bars with the 10-week SMA.
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Historical detection shown for education — not a current recommendation.
What Happened Next
Forward returns after the scanner first flagged a High Tight Flag (score ≥ 70, gatekeeper passed, one signal per base) — computed from stored daily bars, no lookahead. 23 historical signals.
| After | Median Return | % Positive | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 sessions | +2.5% | 73.9% | 23 |
| 10 sessions | +3.2% | 63.6% | 22 |
| 20 sessions | +6.8% | 72.7% | 22 |
| 40 sessions | +4.3% | 72.7% | 22 |
Median best move inside 40 sessions: +18.9% · median worst drawdown: -9.8%. Past scanner behavior does not guarantee future outcomes. Not investment advice.
Today's High Tight Flag Setups — 2 found
| Ticker | Setup score | RS score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRNA Moderna, Inc. | 55 | 99 | ✓ |
| TEAM Atlassian Corporation | 55 | 98 | ✓ |
All High Tight Flag Matches — 2 in the latest scan
Every match from the latest run, annotated with the detector's rails. Click any card for the full chart and trade plan.
