A Follow-Through Day—a gain of 1.5% or more on higher volume than the previous session—would then confirm a Confirmed Uptrend. Our studies show that P/E ratios alone are not decisive in stock selection. Many top-performing stocks had above-average P/E ratios before achieving substantial growth. A Follow-Through Day—a gain of 1.5% or more on higher volume than the previous session—would then confirm a Confirmed Uptrend. Our studies show that P/E ratios alone are not decisive in stock selection. Many top-performing stocks had above-average P/E ratios before achieving substantial growth. Economic Times