How can you accurately identify leading stocks within hot sectors? I have summarized a few practical judgment criteria and want to share them with everyone.

**Time is the top priority**. Within the same sector, the first stock to hit the daily limit often deserves the most attention—especially those that quickly rise within the first 5 minutes of trading. Once such stocks appear, follow-up opportunities in the sector tend to emerge.

**Number of consecutive limit-ups and potential for gains come second**. Stocks that can continuously hit the limit-up and have the largest cumulative gains usually have stronger recognition. This indicates sustained capital attention and market approval.

**Strength is most clearly reflected in the intraday chart**. Observe the time it takes to hit the limit-up, the firmness of the order book, and the selling pressure during the session. If the intraday chart moves smoothly, it shows the upward move has solid backing and is not a weak pump.

**The final core judgment: driving effect**. After a stock hits the limit-up, can it quickly lead other stocks in the same sector to follow and rise? This is the most critical test of a true leader. Genuine leaders have a different level of influence.

These four dimensions work together to help you quickly identify truly dominant stocks in the market.