NYSE:FTV may be ready to breakout.

We've identified FORTIVE CORP (NYSE:FTV) as a potential breakout candidate based on our stock screener's analysis. This breakout setup pattern suggests that after a strong uptrend, the stock is currently consolidating, potentially signaling a continuation of the trend. Keep an eye on NYSE:FTV for further developments.

Technical analysis of NYSE:FTV

ChartMill employs a sophisticated system to assign a Technical Rating to every stock in its analysis. This rating, which ranges from 0 to 10, is determined by carefully assessing multiple technical indicators and properties.

Overall FTV gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

• The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
• Looking at the yearly performance, FTV did better than 87% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by FTV over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
• FTV is one of the better performing stocks in the Machinery industry, it outperforms 72% of 133 stocks in the same industry.
• FTV is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so FTV is leading the market.
• In the last month FTV has a been trading in a tight range between 75.33 and 79.81.

Check the latest full technical report of FTV for a complete technical analysis.

Looking at the Setup

ChartMill also assign a Setup Rating to every stock. With this score it is determined to what extend the stock has been trading in a range in the recent days and weeks. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. NYSE:FTV scores a 10 out of 10:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, FTV 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 79.13. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 78.30, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for FTV in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

How to trade NYSE:FTV?

One way to play this would be to wait for the actual breakout to happen and buy when the stock breaks out above the current consolidation zone. A possible place for a stop loss would be below this 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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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.