Exploring ALPHABET INC-CL C's Technical Signals and Breakout Potential.

ALPHABET INC-CL C (NASDAQ:GOOG) was identified as a Technical Breakout Setup Pattern by our stockscreener. Such a pattern occurs when we see a pause in a strong uptrend: after a strong rise the stock is consolidating a bit and at some point the trend may be continued. Whether this actually happens can not be predicted of course, but it may be a good idea to keep and eye on NASDAQ:GOOG.

Insights from Technical Analysis

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.

Overall GOOG 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, GOOG 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, GOOG did better than 88% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by GOOG over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
• GOOG is part of the Interactive Media & Services industry. There are 68 other stocks in this industry. GOOG outperforms 85% of them.
• GOOG 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 GOOG is lagging the market slightly.
• In the last month GOOG has a been trading in the 152.77 - 176.42 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.

Our latest full technical report of GOOG contains the most current technical analsysis.

Why is NASDAQ:GOOG a setup?

Besides the Technical Rating, ChartMill assigns a Setup Rating to every stock to determine the degree of consolidation. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is updated daily and evaluates various short-term technical indicators. NASDAQ:GOOG currently holds a 8 as its setup rating, suggesting a particular level of consolidation in the stock.

GOOG has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 173.69. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 169.44, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for GOOG in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.

Trading setups like NASDAQ:GOOG

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.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide trading advice. It is crucial to conduct your own analysis and consider your own observations and trading style when making investment decisions. The article solely presents technical observations and should not be relied upon as a sole basis for trading.

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Disclaimer

Important Note: The content of this article is not intended as trading advice. It is essential to perform your own analysis and exercise caution when making trading decisions. The article presents observations created by automated analysis but does not guarantee any trading or investment outcomes. Always trade responsibly and make independent judgments.