52 Week Low

What are 52 Week Low Stocks?

A 52 week low is the lowest price a stock has traded for the past year (52 weeks). It is a technical indicator used by traders, investors, and analysts to evaluate a stock's current value and predict its future price movements. When a stock's price approaches or drops below its 52 week low, it attracts attention from market participants. Stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) or the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that have reached their lowest price in the last 52 weeks are considered 52 week low stocks for their respective exchanges.

For example, if Stock X has traded at a minimum price of Rs. 50 in the past year, then Rs. 50 is its 52 week low price.

How is 52 Week Low Determined?

The following is how 52 Week Low Stocks can be determined:

• Stock exchanges open and close at specific times each trading day.
• Each stock listed on the exchange opens at a particular price, which fluctuates throughout the day, reaching highs and lows.
• The lowest price a stock reaches during the trading day is called its "swing low."
• However, a stock's 52 week low is determined by its closing price, not its intraday low.
• Even if a stock touches or falls below its 52 week low during the day, it is only considered a new 52 week low if it closes below the previous 52 week low price.
• Each stock exchange index, such as NIFTY or SENSEX, tracks and reports the 52 week lows for the stocks listed under its index.

Importance of 52 Week Low List

When a stock hits its 52 week low, traders often sell these stocks, anticipating further price declines. The following are some more factors listed that make 52 week Stocks important in the stock market aspect:

• 52 week lows can be used in trading strategies:
• Traders may use them to identify potential exit points for a stock.
• If a stock price breaks below its 52 week low, it may signal a significant bearish factor driving the downward momentum.
• 52 week lows can be useful for setting stop-loss orders or managing risk.
• If a stock trades significantly lower than its opening price but then closes near the opening price, forming a "hammer candlestick" pattern, it can be a potential bottom indicator.
• Stocks that hit their daily 52 week low on the NSE or BSE for five consecutive days are considered more vulnerable to a sudden bounce or reversal when a hammer candlestick forms.