Breakout stocks are shares that move above key resistance levels on above-average volume — a pattern that often precedes sustained price moves. We scan for breakouts above 20-day resistance and unusual volume spikes (2x+ the 20-day average).
Today, 604 ASX small caps triggered breakout or volume alerts. Top sectors: Basic Materials (234), Industrials (62), Healthcare (57), Technology (55), Financial Services (51).
Breakout & Volume Alerts — Fri 20 Mar 2026
| Ticker | Score | Vol Ratio | Daily Chg | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEL | 60 | 2.1x | -1.6% | Energy |
| ARC | 56 | 7.2x | +2.7% | Financial Services |
| BTR | 54 | 2.1x | +2.9% | Basic Materials |
| SLC | 52 | 0.9x | -0.8% | Communication Services |
| AUR | 52 | 2.8x | -2.9% | Basic Materials |
| KGL | 52 | 2.5x | +2.8% | Basic Materials |
| MXO | 52 | 2.8x | -2.1% | Communication Services |
| MSV | 51 | 0.8x | -4.8% | Basic Materials |
| PVL | 51 | 7.4x | +0.0% | Financial Services |
| NES | 50 | 2.0x | -25.0% | Basic Materials |
| LNQ | 50 | 0.9x | -2.6% | Basic Materials |
| PRN | 49 | 0.6x | -1.8% | Basic Materials |
| OMA | 49 | 1.9x | +0.0% | Energy |
| NAN | 49 | 0.5x | -1.2% | Healthcare |
| CTN | 49 | 0.5x | -1.5% | Basic Materials |
| AKM | 49 | 3.8x | -2.0% | Basic Materials |
| CUV | 49 | 0.7x | +0.8% | Healthcare |
| SDI | 49 | 0.7x | +0.0% | Healthcare |
| DCC | 48 | 2.7x | +0.0% | Technology |
| BAP | 48 | 0.6x | -3.2% | Consumer Cyclical |
Reading Volume Breakouts
A breakout on high volume (3x+ average) is generally considered more reliable than one on average volume. Look for breakouts that coincide with catalyst events (earnings, announcements, director buying) for the highest-conviction setups.
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