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Exploring OKTA INC's Technical Signals and Breakout Potential.

By Mill Chart

Last update: Oct 16, 2023

OKTA INC (NASDAQ:OKTA) has been identified as a Technical Breakout Setup Pattern by our stock screener. This pattern typically occurs when a stock takes a pause after a significant rise, indicating the possibility of a continuation in the trend. While it's impossible to predict with certainty, it might be beneficial to monitor NASDAQ:OKTA.

OKTA Daily chart on 2023-10-16

Technical Analysis Observations

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, OKTA scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. OKTA has been one of the better performers in the overall market. Some doubts were observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was again very positive.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • Looking at the yearly performance, OKTA did better than 96% of all other stocks. On top of that, OKTA also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
  • OKTA is part of the IT Services industry. There are 88 other stocks in this industry. OKTA outperforms 91% of them.
  • OKTA is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so OKTA is performing more or less in line with the market.
  • In the last month OKTA has a been trading in the 75.47 - 88.06 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 OKTA

How does the Setup look for NASDAQ:OKTA

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:OKTA this score is currently 8:

OKTA has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 81.91, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

Trading breakout setups.

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.

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.

More breakout setups can be found in our Breakout screener.

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.

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OKTA INC

NASDAQ:OKTA (4/19/2024, 7:08:05 PM)

After market: 92.03 0 (0%)

92.03

-1.68 (-1.79%)

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