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Best Short Term Stocks To Buy Now (Top Momentum Stocks Oct 2025)
A list of the best momentum stocks to buy for short-term gains, based on the proven Zen Ratings quant model. "A" Rated stocks averaged +32.52% return. Learn More

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Ticker
Company
Zen Rating
Sentiment
Market Cap
Shares
Institutional %
Insider %
Net Insider (L12M)
Net Insider (L3M)
GFI
GOLD FIELDS LTD
BC$38.61B895,024,24716.39%0.00%
AUGO
AURA MINERALS INC
AC$3.03B82,629,8720.00%0.00%
UI
UBIQUITI INC
BA$45.29B60,498,7132.16%97.84%Net Selling
TLS
TELOS CORP
BB$504.56M72,703,01133.94%66.06%Net SellingNet Selling
ITRG
INTEGRA RESOURCES CORP
AC$515.46M169,003,00031.69%0.00%
CMCL
CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC
AC$657.76M19,294,78432.87%0.00%
KEP
KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP
BC$19.66B641,964,0773.38%0.00%
OR
OR ROYALTIES INC
BC$7.09B188,150,26471.31%0.00%
XNET
XUNLEI LTD
BC$530.50M312,793,6661.09%0.00%
TFPM
TRIPLE FLAG PRECIOUS METALS CORP
BC$6.21B200,861,73385.65%0.00%
AEM
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
BB$87.65B502,341,97063.02%0.00%
APH
AMPHENOL CORP
BA$153.41B1,220,921,11194.84%0.52%Net BuyingNet Buying
ALNT
ALLIENT INC
AB$834.64M16,946,97670.40%29.54%Net BuyingNet Buying
SLGL
SOL-GEL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BC$113.10M2,785,78723.64%0.00%
TME
TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
BB$50.65B4,530,668,7649.75%0.00%
GILT
GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS LTD
BB$784.16M57,196,19830.86%0.00%
SSRM
SSR MINING INC
AB$4.81B202,780,23465.78%1.35%Net SellingNet Selling
GAU
GALIANO GOLD INC
AC$744.14M258,381,44249.08%0.00%
KE
KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC
BC$685.63M24,218,51775.97%7.37%Net SellingNet Selling
BWMN
BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD
AB$719.14M17,233,06949.19%50.81%Net SellingNet Selling
TTMI
TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC
BA$5.91B103,313,27469.89%30.11%Net SellingNet Selling
PSTG
PURE STORAGE INC
BC$30.19B328,636,59085.03%9.22%Net SellingNet Selling
SBSW
SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD
AA$8.05B2,830,567,2645.52%0.00%
FNV
FRANCO NEVADA CORP
BC$39.24B192,648,28172.51%0.00%
NEM
NEWMONT CORP
BA$99.71B1,098,449,72576.46%0.52%Net SellingNet Selling
ORLA
ORLA MINING LTD
AC$3.95B325,387,00054.47%0.00%
TEL
TE CONNECTIVITY PLC
BC$65.89B295,481,49191.47%0.52%Net SellingNet Selling
CYD
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LTD
AA$1.31B37,518,32217.40%0.00%
CGAU
CENTERRA GOLD INC
BC$2.46B207,944,12869.77%0.00%
WPM
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
BC$47.45B453,692,00064.03%0.00%
EVI
EVI INDUSTRIES INC
BB$351.21M12,761,99322.63%77.37%Net SellingNet Selling
AVGO
BROADCOM INC
BC$1.65T4,722,365,02270.36%29.64%Net SellingNet Selling
CDE
COEUR MINING INC
AB$13.53B642,715,69473.03%1.92%Net SellingNet Selling
MRAM
EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES INC
BC$223.54M22,625,10749.33%48.00%Net SellingNet Selling
LRCX
LAM RESEARCH CORP
BA$179.10B1,265,621,00083.05%0.36%Net SellingNet Selling
RFIL
R F INDUSTRIES LTD
AA$82.46M10,667,44723.97%34.40%Net BuyingNet Selling
MPAA
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
AC$300.15M19,352,13572.12%27.88%Net BuyingNet Selling
TPC
TUTOR PERINI CORP
AC$3.39B52,743,24848.08%51.92%Net SellingNet Selling
B
BARRICK MINING CORP
AB$56.86B1,705,994,00056.92%0.00%
OPXS
OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC
BC$107.71M6,913,62323.79%49.04%Net Selling
TATT
TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD
BB$511.47M13,161,76254.44%0.00%
CIEN
CIENA CORP
AB$24.11B141,055,90896.75%3.25%Net SellingNet Selling
FOSL
FOSSIL GROUP INC
BB$128.01M53,785,36942.57%44.05%Net Buying
FSI
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC
BB$113.91M12,656,5328.66%48.24%
COMM
COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY INC
AB$3.38B221,525,70786.72%8.08%Net Selling
TSM
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
AB$1.53T25,932,615,0003.15%0.00%
WB
WEIBO CORP
BC$2.67B238,632,00023.97%0.00%
DLO
DLOCAL LTD
AA$4.44B293,703,51634.71%0.00%
KGC
KINROSS GOLD CORP
AB$30.59B1,218,782,16158.25%0.00%
AEIS
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC
AB$7.24B37,720,03664.08%35.92%Net SellingNet Selling
HWM
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
BB$76.47B403,126,32284.15%15.85%Net SellingNet Selling
ATRO
ASTRONICS CORP
BC$1.64B35,406,23771.36%28.64%Net SellingNet Buying
NTES
NETEASE INC
AC$94.52B3,188,634,0001.66%0.00%
RM
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT CORP
AC$381.87M9,799,06644.28%55.72%Net SellingNet Selling
IESC
IES HOLDINGS INC
AC$7.67B19,854,46320.52%79.48%Net SellingNet Selling
NXT
NEXTRACKER INC
AB$12.88B147,963,97494.32%5.68%Net SellingNet Selling
CLS
CELESTICA INC
BB$31.80B115,032,68668.61%0.53%Net SellingNet Selling
PLPC
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO
AC$1.11B4,924,85436.83%63.17%Net SellingNet Selling
SANM
SANMINA CORP
AC$6.89B53,284,45090.35%9.65%Net BuyingNet Selling
FLEX
FLEX LTD
BB$23.32B375,324,84374.38%25.62%Net SellingNet Selling
STRL
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
BC$10.82B30,419,83184.12%15.88%Net Selling
AMSC
AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP
BA$2.71B45,160,92667.74%32.26%Net SellingNet Selling
PAHC
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP
AB$1.61B40,533,60844.49%55.51%Net SellingNet Selling
FIX
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC
BA$29.21B35,281,45295.69%3.96%Net SellingNet Selling
EGAN
EGAIN CORP
BB$363.24M26,867,06739.67%60.33%Net SellingNet Buying
PRIM
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP
BC$7.39B54,012,78677.75%22.25%Net SellingNet Selling
IHS
IHS HOLDING LTD
AC$2.23B335,521,00037.71%0.00%
CW
CURTISS WRIGHT CORP
BC$20.54B37,678,10983.13%2.18%Net BuyingNet Selling
STN
STANTEC INC
BC$12.56B114,066,99559.57%0.00%
CTGO
CONTANGO ORE INC
BA$310.40M12,669,51124.72%69.06%Net SellingNet Selling
TWIN
TWIN DISC INC
BC$207.94M14,390,22658.70%16.07%Net BuyingNet Buying
EQX
EQUINOX GOLD CORP
BA$6.00B499,444,85775.52%0.00%
LIF
LIFE360 INC
BB$6.79B77,548,65126.28%4.22%Net SellingNet Selling
LINK
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC
BA$87.99M9,864,2140.51%99.49%
III
INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP INC
AB$261.22M48,195,46930.80%69.20%Net BuyingNet Selling
MU
MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
AB$227.16B1,122,466,03579.08%1.63%Net SellingNet Selling
PSIX
POWER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC
AA$2.00B23,008,21813.92%86.08%Net SellingNet Selling
LYTS
LSI INDUSTRIES INC
AA$675.24M30,512,22272.01%14.35%Net SellingNet Selling
DAKT
DAKTRONICS INC
AA$948.77M48,530,23874.79%25.21%Net BuyingNet Buying
HBM
HUDBAY MINERALS INC
AC$6.49B395,668,47872.73%0.00%
DCO
DUCOMMUN INC
AC$1.37B14,877,74988.44%10.45%Net SellingNet Selling
GIC
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CO
AB$1.33B38,374,3148.84%91.16%Net SellingNet Selling
AMRN
AMARIN CORP PLC
BB$406.21M413,655,5210.85%16.35%Net SellingNet Selling
CWCO
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO LTD
BA$577.19M15,926,80168.60%7.79%Net BuyingNet Selling
NGD
NEW GOLD INC
AB$5.51B791,702,00054.78%0.00%
NVT
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
BC$15.99B160,947,29591.01%8.99%Net SellingNet Selling
CPS
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC
AB$559.86M17,633,41360.67%19.30%Net SellingNet Selling
LITE
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC
BC$11.52B69,900,00092.83%7.17%Net SellingNet Selling
VPG
VISHAY PRECISION GROUP INC
BA$456.40M13,279,08472.26%27.74%Net SellingNet Selling
ALLT
ALLOT LTD
BA$382.54M40,140,87580.54%4.24%
ALNY
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BC$63.14B131,079,01582.79%17.21%Net SellingNet Selling
SNN
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
AC$15.95B877,704,1863.88%0.00%
UUU
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODUCTS INC
BC$11.03M2,312,8877.56%70.08%Net BuyingNet Buying
HL
HECLA MINING CO
BC$9.33B669,983,62862.87%2.71%Net BuyingNet Selling
ELA
ENVELA CORP
AA$207.72M25,965,2776.66%93.34%Net BuyingNet Buying
HEI
HEICO CORP
BB$42.73B139,206,48181.25%4.77%Net SellingNet Buying
CX
CEMEX SAB DE CV
BC$14.00B14,507,429,2443.40%0.00%
CALX
CALIX INC
AA$3.88B65,303,99577.45%22.55%Net SellingNet Selling
ALAB
ASTERA LABS INC
BC$26.56B166,219,14061.75%31.29%Net SellingNet Selling
PAAS
PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP
BC$13.91B361,776,00055.48%0.00%

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Find the Best Short Term Momentum Stocks to Buy Now

It’s not hard to see the appeal of short-term momentum stocks. They offer investors and traders the potential for quick — yet substantial — gains. 

These stocks often experience rapid price increases due to earnings surprises, sector trends, or investor hype. Short-term momentum trading seeks to capitalize on these movements, riding upward trends for quick gains.

However, it’s crucial to remember that just because a stock is surging doesn’t mean it’s a smart investment. Momentum can fade quickly, leading to sharp reversals.

In this article, you will learn:

  • Why momentum stocks can be profitable — but risky
  • What’s the best momentum signal to ensure future returns … And how do the fundamentals of the underlying business play into it?
  • How to locate the best momentum stocks for your investment portfolio

Before we dive into how to find the best short-term stocks to buy now, let’s start by covering a few basics.

What is a Short-Term Momentum Stock? 

A short-term momentum stock is a stock experiencing a rapid price increase over a short period — this might be days, weeks, or even a few months. The increase is typically driven by earnings beats or favorable earnings estimate revisions, a hot sector, technical breakouts, or increased investor interest following a news catalyst.

These stocks gain traction as traders and algorithms pile in, which can push prices higher based on the increased activity and performance rather than long-term fundamentals. 

Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Momentum Investing

Unlike long-term growth stocks, which rely on steady revenue and earnings expansion from the underlying company, momentum stocks thrive on short-term price trends. Investors aim to ride the wave for quick profits. However, momentum can fade just as quickly as it builds. This makes timing crucial — once buying pressure weakens, sharp and fast reversals can happen. 

A stock with momentum based on fundamentals, on the other hand, might maintain its upward trajectory over several months or even years, often backed by fundamental momentum signals such as sustained revenue growth, industry leadership, or innovative products. 

Even a good momentum stock can experience short-term pullbacks. However, if their fundamental momentum itself is based on things like consistent earnings growth, expanding market share, and positive investor sentiment, they can continue trending upward for the long haul. Unlike short-term momentum plays, long-term momentum stocks can be part of a buy-and-hold strategy, benefiting from both technical strength and strong fundamentals.

How to Measure Price Momentum 

Many short-term investors consider technical indicators the best way to locate the best short-term stocks to buy. Here are some of the specific indicators they look at: 

  1. Relative Strength Index (RSI): RSI measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes to determine if a stock is overbought or oversold. A common rule of thumb is that above 70 suggests the stock may be overbought, while below 30 indicates it may be oversold. 
  2. Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD): Tracks the relationship between two moving averages (typically the 12-day and 26-day EMAs) to identify trend direction and momentum shifts. When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it suggests bullish momentum; when it crosses below, it signals bearish momentum.
  3. Rate of Change (ROC): Measures the percentage change in a stock’s price over a specific period, indicating how fast the price is moving and offering insight about the potential for a stock's return. A rising ROC is a momentum signal, while a declining ROC indicates a slowdown or reverse course for the trend.

The problem? These technical metrics don’t tell you the full story. Happily, our Zen Ratings system can help you get a better idea of a stock’s prospects by evaluating several other key momentum signals that consider the underlying business, including: 

  • Sub-industry momentum: Evaluates how a stock has performed relative to others within its specific sub-sector.
  • Share turnover: Measures how actively a stock is traded, indicating investor interest and liquidity.
  • Volume-weighted momentum: Assesses price momentum while factoring in trading volume for a more comprehensive view.
  • Risk-adjusted momentum: Incorporates a stock’s risk profile to provide a balanced momentum assessment.
  • Price standard deviation: Analyzes the stock’s price volatility over time to gauge consistency and stability.

The Risks of Investing in Short-Term Stocks 

Short-term momentum stocks can potentially be high-reward, but they’re also high-risk. Here are some important considerations: 

  • Sudden Trend Reversals: Momentum stocks can rise quickly, but they can also start to drop just as fast when buying pressure weakens. A shift in sentiment, negative news, or profit-taking can trigger sharp declines, leading to significant losses.
  • High Volatility: These stocks experience large price swings, making them unpredictable, which requires risk management. For instance, sudden intraday reversals can trigger stop-losses or cause traders to exit prematurely before the trend resumes.
  • Emotional Decision-Making: The fast pace of these price fluctuations can lead to FOMO-fueled decision-making, such as chasing a stock that has already peaked, or panic selling. 

How to Stay Safe With Short-Term Momentum Stocks 

These tips can help mitigate your risk when investing in short-term momentum stocks:

  • Know Where to Look: Instead of just following what people are posting about on Twitter, start using a reputable source to locate the best short-term momentum stocks to buy. WallStreetZen’s Short-Term Momentum Stocks To Buy Now screener is a continuously updated list of the best potential investments based on their Zen Rating Component Grade for Momentum, which reviews 22 factors proven to drive continued momentum for stocks.
  • Do Your Due Diligence: Often, by the time a short-term momentum stock gets noticed, it may already be overextended. Buying too late into a run-up can increase the risk of buying near the peak. WallStreetZen tools can help you navigate whether or not this is the case. For example, looking at the Forecast page for the stock can help you see if analysts project additional upside. Additionally, the Zen Rating for a stock can give you an overall idea of a stock’s worthiness based on 115 factors. In particular, a stock’s Momentum Grade is worth looking at to see if the momentum could continue. 
  • Have a Plan: If you're a momentum investor, you've got to have a trading plan. Plot out your entry, exit, and stop-loss levels before placing a trade to avoid emotional decision-making.  
  • Stay Up to Date: Broader market trends and sector strength can influence momentum stocks, so always consider the bigger picture. Negative market sentiment or unexpected news can derail even the strongest momentum plays. When you add potential investments to your WallStreetZen watchlist, you’ll get regular updates on what’s going on with each security, including changes in analyst outlook and more. 

Look for More Than Just Price Momentum

Price momentum can fade, sometimes quickly. So unless you’re interested in following every tick of a stock, you may want to consider seeking out stocks that have more going for them than just momentum.

Zen Ratings can help you gain this type of bigger-picture view. 

If you're a momentum investor, you should seek stocks that display an overall A or B rating while also scoring A or B for Momentum. However, you should also consider other factors that may support momentum, such as Financials, Growth, and Sentiment. 

In addition to reviewing 22 Momentum Factors, it also zeroes in on 93 other Factors that can greatly increase the likelihood of outperforming the market, including 21 Value Factors, 26 Financial Factors, and more. 

The Bottom Line on Short-Term Momentum Stocks 

Short-term momentum stocks offer exciting opportunities for momentum investors looking to capitalize on fast-moving price trends, but they also come with significant risks. 

Our Best Short Term Stocks To Buy Now screener can help you quickly locate stocks to buy today. But remember, it’s important to be careful with short-term momentum stocks because momentum can fade quickly, leading to sharp reversals. 

If you prefer less volatility, you may prefer to stick with stocks that have longer-term potential, such as those in the Zen Investor portfolio. Momentum is just one of the many factors considered in the rigorous 4-step vetting process that each stock goes through before being added to the portfolio. Gain access to the market-beating Zen Investor portfolio now.


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