Liquidity Filters
Average Volume above 200K
A higher liquidity threshold helps focus on momentum stocks that are actively traded.
Market Cap above $300M
We exclude very small companies to avoid illiquid and highly speculative stocks.
Momentum
Canadian
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Strong Momentum Canadian Stocks Right Now
Looking for strong momentum stocks Canada? This page highlights stocks that have outperformed recently and continue to show strong market demand.
Strong momentum Canadian stocks list
This list shows Canadian stocks selected for strong recent performance and overall tradability. Stocks are sorted by 3-month performance, highlighting the strongest recent momentum leaders first.
| Symbol | Company | Sector | Price | Market Cap | TA Rating | % Chg | 1M % | 3M % | Analysts |
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| VNP.CA | 5N PLUS INC | Materials | 31.77 | 2.83B | 10 / 10 | -1.91% | 11.08% | 76.50% | 80.00 |
| VLE.CA | VALEURA ENERGY INC | Energy | 13.85 | 1.46B | 10 / 10 | 1.39% | 20.43% | 71.20% | 82.00 |
| CVE.CA | CENOVUS ENERGY INC | Energy | 36.93 | 69.43B | 10 / 10 | 2.98% | 15.99% | 53.56% | 81.90 |
| ATH.CA | ATHABASCA OIL CORP | Energy | 10.8 | 5.18B | 10 / 10 | 4.65% | 23.15% | 51.26% | 73.33 |
| MX.CA | METHANEX CORP | Materials | 83.13 | 6.43B | 10 / 10 | 1.40% | 6.58% | 48.53% | 81.54 |
| IMO.CA | IMPERIAL OIL LTD | Energy | 181.66 | 87.85B | 10 / 10 | 1.18% | 11.72% | 48.52% | 47.27 |
| OVV.CA | OVINTIV INC | Energy | 82.34 | 23.33B | 10 / 10 | 3.29% | 14.42% | 48.09% | 79.35 |
| SU.CA | SUNCOR ENERGY INC | Energy | 91.72 | 108.86B | 10 / 10 | 1.58% | 16.48% | 46.49% | 76.43 |
| PXT.CA | PAREX RESOURCES INC | Energy | 27.3 | 2.62B | 10 / 10 | 5.00% | 20.58% | 45.83% | 72.73 |
| SCR.CA | STRATHCONA RESOURCES LTD | Energy | 42.08 | 9.02B | 10 / 10 | 4.34% | 28.57% | 45.81% | 70.77 |
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Note: This table shows a subset of the stocks matching the screen criteria. The full list of stocks can be viewed in the Stock Screener tool.
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Why momentum stocks matter
Momentum reflects strong market participation and can help investors identify stocks already in confirmed uptrends. Strong momentum often appears when improving fundamentals, earnings reactions, or sector leadership attract capital.
How to find momentum stocks
The best momentum screens combine recent outperformance with liquidity and enough business quality to avoid weak speculative names.
The Canadian Strong Momentum Stocks Screener
These are the rules used to build this stock list.
Methodology
We start with Canadian-listed stocks and focus on strong price momentum over recent weeks and months. To improve the quality of the list, we combine momentum with liquidity and basic quality filters.
Screener Filters
Momentum Filters
3-Month Performance above 20%
Strong recent performance helps identify stocks already in established momentum trends.
1-Month Performance above 5%
Shorter-term performance confirms that the momentum remains active.
technical
Price above 50-Day Moving Average
Trading above the 50-day moving average helps confirm a positive intermediate trend.
Relative Strength Above 70
Having a high relative strength ensures the stock is part of the stronger stocks on the market.
Quality Filters
Positive Earnings
We add a profitability filter to avoid weaker speculative momentum names.
FAQ
What are strong momentum stocks?
Momentum stocks are companies with strong recent price performance relative to the broader market. These stocks often remain in focus when investor demand, earnings revisions, or trend strength continue to support the move.
Why do traders look for momentum stocks in %REGION_IN%?
Momentum can help identify where capital is flowing right now. Many traders use momentum screens to focus on Canadian stocks that are already showing leadership instead of trying to guess early reversals.
How does the Strong Momentum Stocks screen work?
We start with Canadian-listed stocks and focus on strong price momentum over recent weeks and months. To improve the quality of the list, we combine momentum with liquidity and basic quality filters.
What should investors look for when using the Strong Momentum Stocks screen?
The best momentum screens combine recent outperformance with liquidity and enough business quality to avoid weak speculative names.