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Understanding the Setup: (UNH) and Scalable Risk
Analysis for: UNH
Key findings for Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (de) (NYSE: UNH)
- Strong Sentiment Across All Horizons Supports Overweight Bias
- Resistance is being tested. If it holds, expect support next.
- Exceptional 38.2:1 risk-reward short setup targets 11.1% downside vs 0.3% risk
- Signals: 362.33 · 406.78 · 407.46 · 453.81 (bold = current price)
- Strong Sentiment Across All Horizons Supports Overweight Bias — See current SIGNALS for positioning and risk parameters.
Institutional Trading Strategies
Our AI models have generated three distinct trading strategies tailored to different risk profiles and holding periods. Each strategy incorporates sophisticated risk management parameters designed to optimize position sizing and minimize drawdown risk.
Multi-Timeframe Signal Analysis
| Time Horizon | Signal Strength | Support Signal | Resistance Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term (1-5 days) | Strong | $403.90 | $419.18 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Strong | $394.93 | $412.51 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Strong | $407.46 | $453.81 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for UNH
- Buy UNH near 362.33 target 407.46 stop loss @ 361.28 Details
- Short UNH slightly under 407.46, target 362.33, stop loss @ 408.64 Details
The technical summary data tells us to buy UNH near 362.33 with an upside target of 407.46. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 361.28 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 362.33 is the first level of support below 406.78 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 362.33 would be being tested, so a buy signal would exist.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of UNH as it gets near 407.46 with a downside target of 362.33. We should have a stop loss in place at 408.64though. 407.46 is the first level of resistance above 406.78, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 407.46 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for UNH
- Buy UNH slightly over 407.46, target 412.51, Stop Loss @ 406.28 Details
- Short UNH slightly near 407.46, target 394.93, Stop Loss @ 408.64. Details
If 407.46 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy UNH just over 407.46, with an upside target of 412.51. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 406.28 in case the stock turns against the trade. 407.46 is the first level of resistance above 406.78, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 407.46, 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 UNH if it tests 407.46 with a downside target of 394.93. We should have a stop loss in place at 408.64 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, 407.46, 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 UNH
- Buy UNH slightly over 407.46, target 412.51, Stop Loss @ 406.51 Details
- Short UNH slightly near 407.46, target 403.9, Stop Loss @ 408.41. Details
If 407.46 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy UNH just over 407.46, with an upside target of 412.51. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 406.51 in case the stock turns against the trade. 407.46 is the first level of resistance above 406.78, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 407.46, 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 UNH if it tests 407.46 with a downside target of 403.9. We should have a stop loss in place at 408.41 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, 407.46, 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.
UNH Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 362.33 |
| P2 | 403.9 | 394.93 | 407.46 |
| P3 | 419.18 | 412.51 | 453.81 |

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