$CI is breaking out of a ~14 month cup with handle pattern!Notes:
* Very strong up trend on all time frames
* Great earnings track record
* Breaking out of a ~14 month cup with handle pattern
* It did break out before but then pulled back (seems like a shakeout)
* Now it's been in a tight range just above the broken resistance creating new support
* The last session printed a pocket pivot indicating institutional buying
Technicals:
Sector: Healthcare - Healthcare Plans
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 5.55
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 28.95
U/D Ratio: 1.77
Base Depth: 43.95%
Distance from breakout buy point: 1.09%
Volume -5.44% below its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as the price is just above the broken resistance with the last session being a pocket pivot
* If you want a better entry you can look for one around the 270.1 area
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 9.18% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 8.98% to 9.38% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 3.9% away from its 50 EMA
Pocketpivot
Can $SNPS continue to lead the tech sector?Notes:
* Very strong up trend on all time frames
* Amazing earnings track record
* Basing for the past ~7 months while the Tech sector and the general market were getting hammered
* Coming off of its 50 day line with higher than average volume
* Coming up on the right side of its base
* Offering a low risk entry
* Showing tonnes of strength and signs of accumulation
* Printed a pocket pivot indicating institutional buying
Technicals:
Sector: Technology - Software - Infrastructure
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.48
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.42
U/D Ratio: 1.61
Base Depth: 44.77%
Distance from breakout buy point: -14.32%
Volume 20.92% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as it's just bouncing off of its 50 day line with higher than average volume
* If you're looking for a better entry you may be able to find one around the $317.73 area
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 12.54% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 12.34% to 12.74% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 5.42% away from its 50 EMA
Is $WWE offering a low risk early entry?Notes:
* Strong up trend on all time frames
* Great earnings track record
* Consolidating for the past ~14 months
* Now approaching resistance of its base
* Bouncing off of its 50 day line with higher than average volume
* Showing tonnes of relative strength and signs of accumulation
* Printed a pocket pivot indicating institutional buying
Technicals:
Sector: Communication Services - Entertainment
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.55
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.64
U/D Ratio: 1.62
Base Depth: 49.38%
Distance from breakout buy point: -7.8%
Volume 67.5% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as it's just moving off of its 50 day line with higher than average volume
* If you're looking for a better entry you might be able to find one around $63.18
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 13.18% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 12.98% to 13.38% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 3.18% away from its 50 EMA
$VRTX showing multiple signs of continuation!Notes:
* Very strong up trend on all time frames
* Great earnings track record since 2017
* Breaking out of a ~4 month base with higher than average volume
* Printed a pocket pivot
* And offering an early entry relative to its 50 day line
* Breaking above a historical resistance of $290.48 with volume once again (Third time's the lucky charm? ;))
* Formed a relatively flat handle to the double bottom
* Offering a low risk entry
Technicals:
Sector: Healthcare - Biotechnology
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.32
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.16
U/D Ratio: 1.97
Base Depth: 24.6%
Distance from breakout buy point: 0.03%
Volume 8.7% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as it's just breaking out of its double bottom base with higher than average volume and it printed a pocket pivot
* If you're looking for a better entry you can look for one around the 290.5 area as that should hold as support
* One thing to keep in mind is that there are two more historical areas of resistance that will come in the way before we hit the target
* Look for confirming price action around those levels before adding to the position
* Or, if we see lots of rejection around those levels, consider exiting the position earlier
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 11.93% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 11.73% to 12.13% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 6.9% away from its 50 EMA
$DLTR offering another chance before heading higher?Notes:
* I last spoke about this on July 6th, 2022 as it was coming up off of its 50 day line.
* Since then it has consolidated with lower than average volume (building a handle) and now it seems like it's ready to push higher as volume's coming in.
* It also printed a Pocket Pivot in the previous session indicating that it may be ready to go higher.
* Everything else is still the same as before.
Disclosure: I do have a position in this and am looking to add to it.
Technicals:
Sector: Consumer Defensive - Discount Stores
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.33
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.17
U/D Ratio: 1.24
Base Depth: 36.34%
Distance from breakout buy point: -3.21%
Volume 24.54% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as volume's coming in
* If you want a better entry you can look for one around 166.1 as that seems like a pivotal area
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 15.72% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 15.52% to 15.92% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 6.51% away from its 50 EMA
$CSL finding support at its 50day line. Can it move higher?Notes:
* Great earnings
* Very strong up trend on all time frames
* Pays out dividends
* Showing tonnes of strength and accumulation
* Basing for the past 4 months while the general market and the respective sector took a nasty hit
* Currently finding support at its 50 day line
* Printed a Pocket Pivot
Technicals:
Sector: Industrials - Building Products & Equipment
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.21
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.23
U/D Ratio: 2.04
Base Depth: 17.07%
Distance from breakout buy point: -7.58%
Volume 33.16% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can get in right now as the price is finding support along its 50 day line and is currently bouncing off of it with higher than average volume
* If you're looking for a better entry you might find one around $245.3
* Or if you want a safe entry you can buy at the break above 254.44
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 11.2% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 11.0% to 11.4% (or higher) above its 50 EMA
* The last closing price is 1.15% away from its 50 EMA
$GPC looking to break out of its base! Notes:
* Very strong up trend on all time frames
* Great earnings in the recent quarters
* Coming up on the right side of its ~7 month base with higher than average volume
* Creating an ascending triangle pattern (bullish)
* Printed a pocket pivot
Technicals:
Sector: Consumer Cyclical - Specialty Retail
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 1.23
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 1.34
U/D Ratio: 1.34
Base Depth: 21.15%
Distance from breakout buy point: -3.31%
Volume 14.28% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as the price is just above its 50 day line and the price printed a pocket pivot
* If you're looking for a better entry you can look for one around the ~135.50 area
* This stock usually has local tops when the price closes around 9.65% above its 50 EMA
* Consider selling into strength if the price closes 9.45% to 9.85% (or higher) above the 50 EMA...
* The last closing price is 2.6% away from its 50 EMA
$CDNS under accumulation, approaching buy point$CDNS showing classic signs of being under accumulation, with a six month base, multiple pocket pivots and an up/down ratio of 1.43 - it has an acc/dis rating of A- on IBD and features in the top 50, with a composite rating of 96. Definitely worth keeping on watch for a break over $168.83
FDX - Cup & Handle setup before earningsCup and handle basing pattern.
Huge institutional buying on handle breakout.
Leader the past 5 days during general market panic sell.
Risk: 80 bps
Profit Protection: 3-Day Trailing Stop Rule (Peter Brandt)
You don't need to know what's going to happen next to make money ~Mark Douglas
Anything can happen ~Mark Douglas
Potential long set up on $SWIRSWIR had a massive run recently and has had a healthy 20% correction to the 50 fib with an U/D ratio of just under 2, which is a good indication that institutions are accumulating this stock. Price is currently under the 78.6 fib and volume is drying up whilst price holds relatively steady; a trade targeting $25 and a stop at yesterday's low (also the open and near the 50 fib) gives 11% profits and a nice R/R
MICS looking strongLooks like MICS had a big insitutional buyer recently, showing a huge amount of volume come in that drove the price up after a 30/1 stock split. Price has held since then with an U/D ratio of over 2 - a strong indication that this is being bought by institutions. This could almost pass for a high tight flag too. There looks to be supply at $9.31, but a long trade with a stop at the 78.6 fib targeting $9.31 has a good R/R and potential 20% profit
$WCC ready to go higher?Notes:
* Great earnings in the recent quarters
* Strong up trend in the long run
* Price has been increasing along with volume
* Breaking out of a ~7 month base with higher than average volume
* Also breaking out with a pocket pivot
Technicals:
Ticker: $WCC
Sector: Industrials - Industrial Distribution
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 86.62
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 54.48
U/D Ratio: 1.05
Base Depth: 31.68%
Distance from breakout buy point: 2.1%
Volume 64.84% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as the price just broke out of the base and is still close
* If you're looking for a better entry you can look for one around the $139.2 area as that should serve as short term support
* Manage risk accordingly
FLEX potential breakout from a stage 2 baseFLEX has shown good relative strength recently and looks like it's been under accumulation since April (see the yellow dots). Price filled the gap 2 days ago on good volume and yesterday saw a bullish looking inside day with a pocket pivot. If price can hold over $30.47 we could see a decent move to new ATHs
GNK breakout to ATHsGNK has seen a recent increase in volume and clear signs of accumulation in the last few months, in particular drifting price after pocket pivot signals in the volume indicator. This resulted in GNK breaking out to ATHs over the $26 pivot level yesterday. Relative strength is good and price is holding up well despite bearish market conditions. Look for price to hold over $26 with volume, which will confirm this previous resistance is now acting as support
$ASH ready to move higher?Notes:
* Great earnings track record
* Very strong up trend
* Pays out dividends
* Breaking out of a ~7 month base with higher than average volume along with printing a pocket pivot
Technicals:
* Sector: Basic Materials - Chemicals
* Relative Strength vs. Sector: 4.49
* Relative Strength vs. SP500: 6.32
* U/D Ratio: 1.38
* Base Depth: 29.41%
* Distance from breakout buy point: 0.42%
* Volume 205.16% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter now as the price is just breaking out with high volume
* If you're looking for a better entry you can look for one around the $108.63 area
* Manage risk accordingly
$FBRT ready to move higher?* Coming up on the right side of its base
* Picking up on volume as it ascends in price
* Broke out of its inverse H&S pattern earlier and now is in a tight consolidation
* Three consecutive pocket pivots
* Forming a bull flag
Technicals:
Ticker: $FBRT
Sector: Real Estate - REIT - Mortgage
Relative Strength vs. Sector: 6.65
Relative Strength vs. SP500: 5.77
U/D Ratio: 1.91
Base Depth: 34.91%
Distance from breakout buy point: -4.67%
Volume 21.91% above its 15 day avg.
Trade idea:
* You can enter now as the price is still consolidating.
* Reason for entry is that the stock has been printing pocket pivots for the past three sessions in a row.
* This shows signs of accumulation which can also be seen in the high U/D ratio value.
* Manage risk accordingly
$SBLK ready to push higher after printing a Pocket Pivot?Notes/Thoughts:
* Broke out of $29.87 once again this time with tonnes of volume and a printed a pocket pivot!
* With increased hedge fund activity it makes sense to get in now
* Has the relative strength and the UD Volume indicating that it's ready to move higher
Technicals:
* Sector: Industrials - Marine Shipping
* Relative Strength vs. Sector: 11.25
* Relative Strength vs. SP500: 10.98
* U/D Ratio: 1.24
* Base Depth: 21.77%
* Distance from breakout buy point: 1.98%
* Volume 106.73% above its 15 day avg.
Trade Idea
* The idea here is to play the pocket pivot.
* The pocket pivot seems to be valid as it's emerging from the 10/20 EMAs
* This seems like a good entry as it broke out from $29.87 with tonnes of volume and we can expect it to continue higher
* Managing risk tightly as I don't want to lose more than 4% on this trade
* If you're looking for a better entry you can look for an opportunity around the $29.87 area and manage risk accordingly
$WELL is one to keep an eye on!* Good earnings in the recent quarters
* Very strong up trend on the monthly time frame
* Very high 3-month relative strength of 14.02 in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities sector
* Recently broke out of its all-time-highs from 2019 indicated by the red line at $84.63
* Retested previous all-time-highs as support for the past three weeks
* Volume Profile showing tonnes of volume coming in between $81.22 and $87.55 and the PoC (Point of Control) being just around the ATHs from 2019
* Also printed a Pocket Pivot signal today with high volume
Notes:
* If this does pull back, I would expect the $84.63 area to hold as support as it was the previous all-time-high and also it's the PoC for the volume profile.
QCOM offering a Pocket Pivot entry in a base on base setup!* Excellent earnings
* Very strong up trend
* High 3-month relative strength of 4.43 in the Tech sector
* Broke out of a 1 year base with tonnes of volume on earnings
* Started to consolidate after the breakout in a tight 7-8 week range
* Has a U/D ratio of 2.11, indicating that it's under accumulation
Trade Idea:
* You can enter on the closing price today as a pocket pivot signal.
* If you're looking for a better entry you can wait for an opportunity near the $183.04 area
* You can look to add to the position if the price makes a daily close above $191.30
Caution:
* This is a pocket pivot signal and though there's little to no overhead resistance, the stock may not break out of the range immediately.
OMCL showing signs of moving higher with a pocket pivot?* Great earnings
* Strong up trend
* Very high 3-month relative strength in the Healthcare sector of 10.44
* Trading at higher than average volume creating a pocket pivot
* Trading in a tight range of ~5% range
* Little to no overhead resistance
* Has held up incredibly well during this correction with little to no downside at all.
Trade Idea:
* You can enter as indicated before the breakout from the range.
* This entry will net you a better risk/reward ratio but with the risk of not breaking out just yet.
* If you want to be conservative given the current market conditions, it may be better to wait for the breakout (a daily close) above $182.73 before entering.
Note/Caution:
* This is a pocket pivot entry and although it has little to no resistance, it may not break out immediately.
* Pocket pivots indicate institutional interest in the stock.
CNQ indicating it's ready to move higher!* Great earnings with acceleration
* On the longer time frames, it's mostly sideways but has started a new up trend
* High relative strength in the Energy sector
* Broke out of a ~4 month basing pattern before making the leg higher.
* Consolidated in a tight range of 3.77% before breaking out again
* Maximum probable ROI for this trade would be around 26.70%
Trade Idea:
* Now's the perfect time to get in as the price is still close to the broken range
* Broke out with very high volume (178.08% of the consolidation average)
* This can also be considered a Pocket Pivot breakout; indicating institutional interest
ISRG ready to break from the cup and handle?* Exceptional earnings
* Very strong up trend
* High 3-month relative strength in the Healthcare sector
* Offering a pocket pivot entry with little to no resistance
* Forming a text-book cup and handle pattern with a ~11% deep base
* Base forming for the past ~10 weeks with a tight handle of ~3 weeks
Trade Idea:
* Now's a great time to enter on the pocket pivot signal and it's just before the breakout
* Offering a great risk/reward ratio
* If you're looking for a slight discount you can look for an entry near the $353.94 area
* This would be its second attempt at breaking out.
Notes:
* The general Healthcare sector has been in a very tight consolidation for the past several weeks.
* This seems to be a leader in the sector breaking out before its peers.
Caution:
* This is a pocket pivot signal and though there's little to no overhead resistance, the stock might not breakout immediately.
* A daily close below $353.94 would negate this idea
* Since there is some buffer room in the stop, we may be able to wait for two consecutive days closing below $353.94 before exiting.