By Mill Chart
Last update: Jul 26, 2025
Technical breakout strategies focus on spotting stocks with solid momentum that are trading in a narrow range, providing a good balance of risk and reward for possible upward movements. These strategies depend on two main measures: the Technical Rating, which checks a stock’s overall trend strength, and the Setup Rating, which looks at how well it’s consolidating. Stocks with high scores in both areas often present good chances for traders aiming to benefit from breakouts.
MOSAIC CO/THE (NYSE:MOS) is currently a notable choice based on this approach. The stock has a Technical Rating of 9, showing strong trend health, and a Setup Rating of 9, indicating a clear consolidation phase. These scores suggest MOS is not only in a steady uptrend but also ready for a possible breakout.
The Technical Rating of 9 highlights MOS’s strong momentum across different timeframes. Key factors behind this score include:
The stock’s moving averages further confirm its strength, the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day SMAs are all rising, with the price above each. This layered support structure makes sudden drops less likely. For more details on the technicals, see the full Technical Analysis report.
The Setup Rating of 9 shows MOS is in a high-probability consolidation phase, marked by:
The mix of strong technicals and a narrow trading range makes MOS an appealing choice for breakout traders. The suggested entry at $37.83 (just above resistance) with a stop at $35.93 (below support) limits risk to ~5%, while the stock’s momentum improves the chances of a follow-through.
For those looking for similar opportunities, the Technical Breakout Setups screen offers a daily list of stocks meeting these criteria.
Disclaimer: This analysis is not investment advice. Always do your own research and consider risk management before trading.
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