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, 624 ASX small caps triggered breakout or volume alerts. Top sectors: Basic Materials (249), Healthcare (60), Technology (57), Financial Services (55), Energy (48).
Breakout & Volume Alerts — Wed 08 Apr 2026
| Ticker | Vol Ratio | Daily Chg | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARA | 500.0x | +3.1% | Financial Services |
| EPX | 500.0x | -2.6% | Technology |
| CUL | 500.0x | +0.0% | Basic Materials |
| CRB | 442.7x | +0.0% | Basic Materials |
| AZI | 245.4x | +0.0% | Basic Materials |
| MPX | 133.8x | +0.0% | Real Estate |
| CMG | 91.8x | +0.0% | Basic Materials |
| GES | 86.8x | +0.0% | Basic Materials |
| SIS | 72.3x | +0.0% | Technology |
| NGS | 70.9x | +0.0% | Consumer Defensive |
| RCL | 41.9x | +0.0% | Technology |
| MCE | 27.6x | +0.0% | Industrials |
| AHL | 24.3x | +0.7% | Industrials |
| FLN | 17.8x | +0.0% | Communication Services |
| NTD | 17.1x | +17.6% | Consumer Cyclical |
| KGL | 15.8x | +9.4% | Basic Materials |
| CMD | 15.6x | -8.0% | Basic Materials |
| ROG | 14.6x | +0.0% | Energy |
| TOU | 14.4x | +0.0% | Energy |
| SWP | 13.7x | +0.0% | Communication Services |
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 noteworthy setups.
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