BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) Stock Technical Analysis
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We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to BPL. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, BPL is only an average performer.
BPL 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. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 41.47. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 41.44, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for BPL in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
- 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 notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 40.65 to 41.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 41.47 to 42.05. 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for BPL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for BPL is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 78.28 | POSITIVE | BPL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.28% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BPL is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BPL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BPL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 64.14 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BPL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests BPL has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 77.27 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for BPL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.09 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for BPL suggests low volalility. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41.49 | 41.39 | 0.10 (0.24%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @41.49. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @41.39. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.10 points, which is 0.24%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.06%. |
- 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.
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BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P / BPL FAQ
What is the technical rating for BPL stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to BPL.
What is the current trend direction of BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) stock?
The current trend direction for BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) stock?
BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) has an RSI value of 64.1378. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) stock?
The MACD indicator for BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) has a value of -0.0047737, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the buy/sell signal for BPL stock?
The buy/sell signal for BUCKEYE PARTNERS L P (BPL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.