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Taking everything into account, PANW scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, PANW was one of the better performers in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is slightly mixed.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, PANW 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 support zone below the current price at 182.37, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 179.25 to 182.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @157.58 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @152.80 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 188.74 to 190.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @193.83 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 202.95 to 202.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for PANW is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for PANW is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.65 | POSITIVE | PANW has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.65% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of PANW is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PANW is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PANW is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.98 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PANW is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.92 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests PANW has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 36.21 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for PANW is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.67 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for PANW suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.33 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for PANW suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190.53 | 179.24 | 11.29 (5.93%) | 16.88% |
| An entry @190.53. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @179.24. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 11.29 points, which is 5.93%. | When investing 16.88% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.