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AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF (BUFC) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:BUFC - Nasdaq - US00039J8062 - ETF - Currency: USD

39.94  +0.05 (+0.13%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to BUFC. Although BUFC is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
BUFC 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 BUFC is lagging the market slightly.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, BUFC turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 50% of all stocks.
In the last month BUFC has a been trading in a tight range between 39.50 and 39.91.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF / BUFC Weekly stock chart
AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF / BUFC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

BUFC 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 39.90. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 39.82, 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

36.93

40.44

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 38.62 to 39.91. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 37.30 to 37.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Strong resistance @40.04 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for BUFC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for BUFC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength50.59NEUTRALBUFC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BUFC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BUFC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BUFC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.25NEUTRALThe RSI value for BUFC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests BUFC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)87.06OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests BUFC may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.3LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for BUFC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.12POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for BUFC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
40.0539.660.39 (0.97%)25.00%
An entry @40.05. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @39.66. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.39 points, which is 0.97%.For a 0.24% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF / BUFC Daily stock chart

AB CONSERVATIVE BUFFER ETF

NASDAQ:BUFC (8/8/2025, 9:40:49 AM)

39.94

+0.05 (+0.13%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.13%
1 Week0.08%
2 Weeks0.2%
1 Month0.64%
3 Month2.52%
6 Month0.71%
12 Month6.49%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.11
ATR(20)%0.3%
ATR Inc-8.98%
Range Today0
ADR(20)0.1
ADR(20)%0.26%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS50.59
Mansfield-0.55
10 Day High39.91
10 Day Low39.67
20 Day High39.91
20 Day Low39.5
52 Week High41.16
52 Week Low35
CS1 End39.82
CR1 Start39.9
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.26%
DER(5)-0.22%
Volume113
Volume Incr80.95%
Vol(5)84.94K
Vol(50)49.88K