Breadth Thrust

Technical Analysis

Definition

A powerful market breadth indicator that occurs when the 10-day moving average of advancing issues divided by total issues rises above 61.5%, historically associated with strong bull market beginnings.

Key Points

  • Rare but powerful bullish signal
  • 10-day MA of advances/total > 61.5%
  • Historically preceded strong bull markets

Examples

Occurred at major market bottoms
Thrust signals often mark trend reversals