Stage 2 Breakout Setup
Stan Weinstein's foundational setup: stock breaks out of a Stage 1 base (consolidation above the 30-week MA) with the 30-week MA turning up. The breakout marks the transition into Stage 2 (advancing) — Weinstein's primary buy phase.
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How this is measured →Setup Criteria
- › Stock has built a base above a flattening 30-week MA
- › 30-week MA is turning upward
- › Breakout above prior resistance on heavy volume
- › Relative strength line confirms — making new highs vs SPX
Breakout above the Stage 1 trading range high on volume.
Below the 30-week MA.
Worked Example
QQQ — flagged as a Stage 2 Breakout on Sep 10, 2026 (score 55). 26 weekly bars with the 10-week SMA.
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