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Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (IYM) Edition
Analysis for: IYM
Key findings for Ishares U.s. Basic Materials Etf (NYSE: IYM)
- Neutral Near and Mid-Term Readings Could Moderate Long-Term Positive Bias
- No clear price positioning signal identified.
- Elevated downside risk as no additional long-term support signals remain.
- Signals: 179.52 · 179.98 · 191.88 · 204.74 (bold = current price)
- Neutral Sentiment is prevailing thus far — See current SIGNALS for positioning and risk parameters.
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Multi-Timeframe Signal Analysis
| Time Horizon | Signal Strength | Support Signal | Resistance Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term (1-5 days) | Neutral | $179.21 | $181.34 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Neutral | $177.80 | $181.04 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Strong | $191.88 | $204.74 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for IYM
- NONE. Details
- Short IYM slightly under 179.98, target n/a, stop loss @ 180.5 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 IYM as it gets near 179.98, 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 180.5. 179.98 is the first level of resistance above 179.52, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 179.98 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for IYM
- Buy IYM slightly over 179.98, target 181.04, Stop Loss @ 179.46 Details
- Short IYM slightly near 179.98, target 177.8, Stop Loss @ 180.5. Details
If 179.98 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IYM just over 179.98, with an upside target of 181.04. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 179.46 in case the stock turns against the trade. 179.98 is the first level of resistance above 179.52, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 179.98, 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 IYM if it tests 179.98 with a downside target of 177.8. We should have a stop loss in place at 180.5 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, 179.98, 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 IYM
- Buy IYM slightly over 179.98, target 181.04, Stop Loss @ 179.56 Details
- Short IYM slightly near 179.98, target 179.21, Stop Loss @ 180.4. Details
If 179.98 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IYM just over 179.98, with an upside target of 181.04. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 179.56 in case the stock turns against the trade. 179.98 is the first level of resistance above 179.52, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 179.98, 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 IYM if it tests 179.98 with a downside target of 179.21. We should have a stop loss in place at 180.4 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, 179.98, 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.
IYM Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Neutral | Neutral | Strong |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 179.98 |
| P2 | 179.21 | 177.8 | 191.88 |
| P3 | 181.34 | 181.04 | 204.74 |
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