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Discipline and Rules-Based Execution in STLD Response
Key findings for Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ: STLD)
- Weak Near and Mid-Term Sentiment Could Challenge Long-Term Positive Outlook
- Breakdown is underway. If sustained, lower levels are expected.
- Elevated downside risk as no additional long-term support signals remain.
- Signals: 221.90 -- 232.91 -- 259.68 -- 289.71 (bold = current price)
- Weak 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) | Weak | $222.46 | $228.11 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Weak | $224.05 | $233.18 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Strong | $259.68 | $289.71 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for STLD
- NONE. Details
- Short STLD slightly under 232.91, target n/a, stop loss @ 233.58 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 STLD as it gets near 232.91, 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 233.58. 232.91 is the first level of resistance above 221.9, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 232.91 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for STLD
- Buy STLD slightly over 224.05, target 232.91, Stop Loss @ 223.4 Details
- Short STLD slightly near 224.05, target n/a, Stop Loss @ 224.7. Details
If 224.05 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy STLD just over 224.05, with an upside target of 232.91. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 223.4 in case the stock turns against the trade. 224.05 is the first level of resistance above 221.9, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 224.05, 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 STLD if it tests 224.05 with a downside target of n/a. We should have a stop loss in place at 224.7 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, 224.05, 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 STLD
- Buy STLD slightly over 222.46, target 224.05, Stop Loss @ 221.94 Details
- Short STLD slightly near 222.46, target n/a, Stop Loss @ 222.98. Details
If 222.46 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy STLD just over 222.46, with an upside target of 224.05. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 221.94 in case the stock turns against the trade. 222.46 is the first level of resistance above 221.9, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 222.46, 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 STLD if it tests 222.46 with a downside target of n/a. We should have a stop loss in place at 222.98 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, 222.46, 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.
STLD Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Weak | Weak | Strong |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 232.91 |
| P2 | 222.46 | 224.05 | 259.68 |
| P3 | 228.11 | 233.18 | 289.71 |
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