I ran technical analysis on 50+ stocks to see which ones look strongest heading into 2026. This is purely technical—moving averages, momentum, RSI, volume. No fundamentals. No predictions about earnings or the economy.
Just: which stocks have the cleanest technical setup right now?
Here's what I found.
I scored each stock on five technical factors:
Maximum score: 100 points. Higher is better.
| Rank | Ticker | Score | 6M Momentum | Price Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPY | 93 | +14.9% | 99.1% |
| 2 | QQQ | 93 | +18.5% | 97.8% |
| 3 | AVGO | 93 | +46.8% | 94.7% |
| 4 | IWM | 92 | +17.6% | 97.9% |
| 5 | XLK | 92 | +22.2% | 95.1% |
| 6 | GOOGL | 90 | +87.7% | 97.6% |
| 7 | XLV | 90 | +15.8% | 97.2% |
| 8 | SOFI | 85 | +115.9% | 91.6% |
| 9 | CAT | 85 | +66.9% | 99.5% |
| 10 | GS | 85 | +34.5% | 97.2% |
If you want individual stocks (no ETFs), here's the list:
| Rank | Ticker | Score | 6M Momentum | RSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVGO | 93 | +46.8% | 60.0 |
| 2 | GOOGL | 90 | +87.7% | 69.3 |
| 3 | SOFI | 85 | +115.9% | 40.5 |
| 4 | CAT | 85 | +66.9% | 55.1 |
| 5 | GS | 85 | +34.5% | 42.5 |
| 6 | XOM | 80 | +13.3% | 38.7 |
| 7 | WMT | 80 | +14.8% | 70.7 |
| 8 | LOW | 78 | +6.8% | 57.5 |
| 9 | HOOD | 77 | +73.7% | 44.7 |
| 10 | QCOM | 77 | +15.7% | 41.2 |
Current Price: $381.57
Technical Setup: Above all moving averages. RSI at 60 (neutral). Near 52-week high (94.7%).
Momentum: +8.4% (1M), +13.9% (3M), +46.8% (6M)
Why It's Here: Clean uptrend. Strong momentum. AI semiconductor play. Neutral RSI suggests room to run.
Current Price: $315.81
Technical Setup: Above all moving averages. RSI at 69.3 (slightly overbought). Near 52-week high (97.6%).
Momentum: +13.8% (1M), +34.4% (3M), +87.7% (6M)
Volume: +37.6% (strong institutional buying)
Why It's Here: Strongest momentum of any stock. Volume surge. Near all-time highs. Slight concern: RSI getting extended.
Current Price: $29.51
Technical Setup: Above all moving averages. RSI at 40.5 (neutral). 91.6% of 52-week high.
Momentum: +0.5% (1M), +15.3% (3M), +115.9% (6M)
Why It's Here: Explosive 6-month momentum (+115.9%, highest). Fintech play. Neutral RSI despite huge run.
Current Price: $582.47
Technical Setup: Above all moving averages. RSI at 55.1 (neutral). At 52-week high (99.5%).
Momentum: +6.4% (1M), +37.7% (3M), +66.9% (6M)
Why It's Here: Industrial strength. At all-time highs. Strong momentum. Neutral RSI.
Current Price: $815.21
Technical Setup: Above all moving averages. RSI at 42.5 (neutral). Near 52-week high (97.2%).
Momentum: +3.1% (1M), +10.4% (3M), +34.5% (6M)
Why It's Here: Financial sector leader. Steady momentum. Clean technical picture.
You might notice some popular stocks aren't on the list. Here's why:
PLTR (Palantir): Not in top 10. Despite strong YTD performance (+124%), November pullback (-17.8%) hurt its technical score.
NVDA (Nvidia): Not in top 10. November weakness (-14.9%) and recent volatility lowered its score.
TSLA (Tesla): Not in top 10. Too volatile. Inconsistent momentum. Technical setup isn't clean.
HIMS: Not in top 10. Extreme volatility. Despite strong YTD, technical indicators are mixed.
All 10 stocks share these characteristics:
The stocks with the strongest 6-month momentum:
Momentum can continue. Or it can reverse. That's the risk.
Stocks with the biggest volume increases (institutional buying):
Increasing volume confirms the move. It's not just retail buying.
Mix of broad market exposure with two strong individual stocks.
Diversified across sectors with some high-momentum plays.
High momentum, high risk. Could outperform or crash.
This is technical analysis only. It doesn't consider:
Technical analysis shows what's happening now. It doesn't predict the future.
These are stocks that have pulled back but show signs of potential rebound. They're oversold, down from highs, but still above their 200-day moving average with strong 6-month momentum before the pullback.
Different approach: instead of buying strength, buying weakness with underlying support.
| Rank | Ticker | Score | RSI | From High | 6M Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RKLB | 90 | 29.9 | -39.5% | +58.4% |
| 2 | AMD | 85 | 26.6 | -18.6% | +86.0% |
| 3 | PLTR | 80 | 36.7 | -17.6% | +42.3% |
| 4 | NVDA | 80 | 37.8 | -12.4% | +29.6% |
| 5 | HOOD | 75 | 44.7 | -17.4% | +73.7% |
| 6 | UBER | 75 | 33.1 | -12.5% | +3.4% |
| 7 | IONQ | 70 | 43.3 | -42.8% | +28.0% |
| 8 | DIS | 70 | 27.1 | -15.5% | -6.8% |
| 9 | GE | 70 | 32.3 | -7.9% | +14.8% |
| 10 | MSFT | 65 | 37.0 | -9.6% | +4.8% |
Current Price: $41.90
RSI: 29.9 (deeply oversold)
Pullback: -39.5% from 52-week high
6M Momentum: +58.4% (was strong before pullback)
Why: Deeply oversold after 40% pullback. Still above 200-day MA. Had strong momentum (+58%) before the drop. Space sector play.
Current Price: $215.24
RSI: 26.6 (deeply oversold)
Pullback: -18.6% from 52-week high
6M Momentum: +86.0% (very strong before pullback)
Why: Most oversold (RSI 26.6). Was up 86% over 6 months before pullback. AI semiconductor play. Still above 200-day MA.
Current Price: $170.69
RSI: 36.7 (oversold)
Pullback: -17.6% from 52-week high
6M Momentum: +42.3% (strong before pullback)
Why: November pullback (-17.8%) created oversold condition. Still above 200-day MA. Volume increasing. YTD still +124%.
This is a contrarian approach. Instead of buying strength (momentum), you're buying weakness (oversold) with underlying support.
The logic:
The risks:
PLTR and NVDA appear on both lists: They're oversold (rebound candidates) but still have decent technical scores. This suggests they might be good "buy the dip" opportunities.
AMD is deeply oversold: RSI of 26.6 is extreme. Either a great opportunity or a warning sign. Check fundamentals.
DIS (Disney) is the only one below 200-day MA: More risky. The long-term uptrend might be broken.
RKLB and IONQ are down 40%+: Huge pullbacks. High risk, high potential reward if they rebound.
1. Market Correction: If SPY/QQQ correct, most of these will fall. They're all in uptrends. Uptrends can break.
2. Momentum Reversal: GOOGL and SOFI have huge momentum. That can reverse quickly.
3. Overbought Conditions: Some stocks (GOOGL, WMT) have RSI above 70. They could pull back.
4. Concentration Risk: This list is tech-heavy. If tech corrects, the portfolio suffers.
5. No Fundamentals: A stock can have perfect technicals and still crash on bad earnings.
After analyzing 50+ stocks, here's what stands out:
1. The broad market looks strong. SPY and QQQ both scored 93/100. That's a good sign.
2. Momentum is concentrated. SOFI (+115.9%), GOOGL (+87.7%), and HOOD (+73.7%) are running hard.
3. Indexes might be safer. SPY and QQQ have the same score as AVGO but with less single-stock risk.
4. Diversification matters. Don't go all-in on high-momentum stocks. Mix in some stability.
5. Technical analysis has limits. It shows current strength. It doesn't predict crashes or earnings misses.
Based purely on technical indicators as of December 2, 2025:
Safest picks: SPY, QQQ (broad market exposure)
Best individual stock: AVGO (93/100, clean setup)
Highest momentum: SOFI (+115.9% in 6 months)
Most balanced: CAT, GS (strong momentum, neutral RSI)
Disclaimer: This is technical analysis, not investment advice. I'm sharing what the charts show, not predicting what will happen. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. These stocks could crash tomorrow. Do your own research. Consider fundamentals, valuation, and your risk tolerance. Don't invest money you can't afford to lose.
Final Thought: Technical analysis shows which stocks have momentum and clean setups right now. But momentum can reverse. Uptrends can break. Markets can crash.
Use this as one input, not the only input. Combine it with fundamental analysis, valuation, and common sense.
The best portfolio is the one you can hold through volatility. If you can't stomach a 20% drawdown, don't buy high-momentum stocks. Stick to indexes.