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52-Week High

The highest traded price over the last 52 weeks — leadership and breakout context.


The 52-week high is the highest price traded in the last year. Stocks within a few percent of this level are often institutional leaders; clears above it on volume are classic breakout triggers.

Swing Edge tracks dist_from_52wh_pct in research snapshots and uses proximity to 52-week highs in RS Line Leaders and Early Momentum filters.