Markets don't always trend up or down; they often spend months consolidating in a range. This calculator helps you identify the 'Upper' and 'Lower' bands of a sideways stock like ITC or HDFC Bank, allowing you to buy at support and sell at resistance strategically.
How Range Trading Works
Prices often bounce between a floor (Support) and a ceiling (Resistance). This strategy exploits these predictable bounces to generate alpha.
- Identify Range: Find recent significant high and low price points.
- Buy Support: Enter trades near the floor price (Lower Band).
- Sell Resistance: Exit trades near the ceiling price (Upper Band).
- Repeat: Cycle through these levels as long as the consolidation holds.
Range Trading Example
ITC is trading between ₹400 and ₹420.\n\n• Buy at ₹402 (near support)\n• Sell at ₹418 (near resistance)\n• Profit: ₹16 per share (4% Return)\n\nRepeating this 3 times in a month gives 12% return, even though ITC started and ended the month at ₹410.
Why the Stagnation Index is Proprietary
Unlike standard range calculators, our Index factors in historical volatility bands and mean reversion probability to define unique buy/sell envelopes.
| Metric | Standard Range | Stagnation Profit Index |
|---|---|---|
| Logic | Linear Support/Resist | Volatility-Adjusted Bands |
| Risk Management | Manual | Integrated 1% Protocol |
| Frequency | Passive | Cyclical (2-3 trades/qtr) |
| Best For | Any stock | High-Liquidity Sideways Stocks |
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⚠️ Disclaimer
The figures provided by this calculator are estimates based on the inputs you provide and standard financial formulas. STOCKCALC.IN does not offer investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.