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Will ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES Break Out? A Technical Analysis Perspective.

By Mill Chart

Last update: Feb 20, 2024

Our stock screener has identified ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (NASDAQ:AMD) as a potential breakout candidate. This technical breakout setup pattern occurs when the stock consolidates after a strong uptrend. While the actual breakout is uncertain, it may be worth keeping an eye on NASDAQ:AMD.

AMD Daily chart on 2024-02-20

Insights from Technical Analysis

Every day, ChartMill assigns a Technical Rating to each stock, providing a score ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is determined by evaluating various technical indicators and properties.

Overall AMD gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, AMD is showing a nice and steady performance.

  • The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
  • Looking at the yearly performance, AMD did better than 96% of all other stocks. On top of that, AMD also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
  • AMD is part of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are 106 other stocks in this industry. AMD outperforms 96% of them.
  • AMD is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
  • In the last month AMD has a been trading in the 162.56 - 184.92 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.

For an up to date full technical analysis you can check the technical report of AMD

Looking at the Setup

In addition to the Technical Rating, ChartMill provides a Setup Rating for each stock. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, assesses the extent of consolidation in the stock based on multiple short-term technical indicators. Currently, NASDAQ:AMD has a 8 as its setup rating:

AMD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 177.67. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Trading setups like NASDAQ:AMD

To potentially initiate a trade, it is common practice to wait for the stock to break out of the consolidation zone. This breakout signifies a potential upward movement, and traders may enter the stock at that point. Conversely, if the stock falls back below the consolidation zone, it may be sold at a loss.

This article should in no way be interpreted as trading advice. You should always make your own analysis and trade or not trade based on your own observations and style. The article is based purely on some technical observations.

Our Breakout screener lists more breakout setups and is updated daily.

Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice in any way. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.

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