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Precision Trading with Ishares Core S&p Small-cap Etf (IJR) Risk Zones
Analysis for: IJR
Key findings for Ishares Core S&p Small-cap Etf (NYSE: IJR)
- Weak Near-Term Sentiment Could Challenge Long-Term Strength
- No clear price positioning signal identified.
- Elevated downside risk as no additional long-term support signals remain.
- Signals: 137.78 · 140.79 · 147.24 · 153.49 (bold = current price)
- Divergent Sentiment Across Horizons Suggests Choppy Conditions — See current SIGNALS for positioning and risk parameters.
Institutional Trading Strategies
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Multi-Timeframe Signal Analysis
| Time Horizon | Signal Strength | Support Signal | Resistance Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term (1-5 days) | Weak | $135.79 | $137.43 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Neutral | $136.53 | $138.88 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Strong | $147.24 | $153.49 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for IJR
- NONE. Details
- Short IJR slightly under 140.79, target n/a, stop loss @ 141.2 Details
There is no current Support Plan to trigger a buy of this stock at this time. This usually means that there are no clear support levels at this time, so buying the stock as it falls could be considered catching a falling knife. Buy signals only exist if resistance breaks higher.
This often is a signal that the stock you are watching is weak. Waiting for a turn higher may be more intelligent than trying to catch a falling knife. In any case, new support levels are usually revised to the database at the beginning of the next trading session.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of IJR as it gets near 140.79, but the downside target is not available from the current data. This tells us to hold that position if it is triggered until a new downside target has been established (updates occur at the beginning of every trading session) or until the position has been stopped. The summary data tells us to have a stop loss in place at 141.2. 140.79 is the first level of resistance above 137.775, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 140.79 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for IJR
- Buy IJR slightly over 138.88, target 140.79, Stop Loss @ 138.48 Details
- Short IJR slightly near 138.88, target 136.53, Stop Loss @ 139.28. Details
If 138.88 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IJR just over 138.88, with an upside target of 140.79. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 138.48 in case the stock turns against the trade. 138.88 is the first level of resistance above 137.775, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 138.88, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of IJR if it tests 138.88 with a downside target of 136.53. We should have a stop loss in place at 139.28 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 138.88, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.
Day Trading Plans for IJR
- Buy IJR slightly over 138.88, target 140.79, Stop Loss @ 138.56 Details
- Short IJR slightly near 138.88, target 137.43, Stop Loss @ 139.2. Details
If 138.88 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IJR just over 138.88, with an upside target of 140.79. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 138.56 in case the stock turns against the trade. 138.88 is the first level of resistance above 137.775, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 138.88, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of IJR if it tests 138.88 with a downside target of 137.43. We should have a stop loss in place at 139.2 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 138.88, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.
IJR Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Weak | Neutral | Strong |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 140.79 |
| P2 | 135.79 | 136.53 | 147.24 |
| P3 | 137.43 | 138.88 | 153.49 |
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