Since many investors (and traders?) are saying good riddance to 2008, here’s a quick look at stocks closing near their highs and those closing near their lows as of Dec 31st, 2008. Using the Optionetics Platinum Stock 52-week High/Low Ranker and a setting of 63 weeks, which reflects the 14-month bearish period, the top 25 names are provided in Tables 1 and 2.
Twenty-five names trading nearest to their 63-week lows as of 12/31/08:
Table 1: Platinum Ranker of Stocks Trading Nearest 63-Week Lows
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And yes, Virginia, there are stock trading near 63-week highs. The 25 names trading nearest to their 63-week highs as of 12/31/08 include:
Figure 2: Platinum Ranker of Stocks Trading Nearest 63-Week Highs
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Look for this article series monthly in 2009 for much more information on the platforms tools and rankers. Happy New Year and may 2009 be calm and prosperous for you!
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Clare White
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