Good technical signals and a possible breakout for FIFTH THIRD BANCORP.

Our stock screener has spotted FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (NASDAQ:FITB) as a possible breakout candidate. A technical breakout setup pattern occurs when the stock is consolidating after a nice uptrend. Whether the actual breakout occurs remains to be seen of course, but it may be interesting to keep an eye on NASDAQ:FITB.

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

Every day ChartMill assigns a Technical Rating to every stock. The score ranges from 0 to 10 and is determined by evaluating multiple technical indicators and properties.

Taking everything into account, FITB scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. FITB has been a medium performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was very positive.

• The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
• FITB is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
• When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, FITB turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 61% of all stocks.

How does the Setup look for NASDAQ:FITB

Besides the Technical Rating, ChartMill also assign a Setup Rating to every stock. This setup score also ranges from 0 to 10 and determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This is achieved by evaluating multiple short term technical indicators. NASDAQ:FITB currently has a 9 as setup rating:

FITB 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. 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 36.37. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 35.96, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for FITB in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.

How can NASDAQ:FITB be traded?

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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