Good technical signals and a possible breakout for Facebook Inc.

A possible breakout setup was detected on Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) by our stockscreener. A breakout pattern is formed when a stock consolidates after a strong rise up. We note that this pattern is detected purely based on technical analysis and whether the breakout actually materializes remains to be seen. It could be interesting to keep an eye on NASDAQ:FB.

What is the technical picture of NASDAQ:FB telling us.

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Technical Rating to each stock. The score is computed daily by evaluating various technical indicators and properties. The score ranges from 0 to 10.

Overall FB gets a technical rating of 9 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, FB is showing a nice and steady performance.

• The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
• When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FB is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 76% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by FB over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
• FB is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so FB is lagging the market slightly.
• In the last month FB has a been trading in the 334.50 - 358.79 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.
• FB is part of the Interactive Media & Services industry. There are 70 other stocks in this industry, FB did better than 61% of them.

Why is NASDAQ:FB a setup?

Next to the Technical Rating, the Setup Rating of a stock determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. For NASDAQ:FB this score is currently 8:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, FB also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 354.71. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 345.94, a stop order could be placed below this zone.

Trading breakout setups.

For a potential trade one would typically wait until the stock breaks out of the consolidation zone to enter the stock and it could be sold again for a loss when it would fall back below the zone.

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.

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