Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback.
As traders, we use technincal analysis as a reliable method for speculating on future price direction of both equities (shares) and indexes. Technical Anyalysis in simple terms is the study of historic price movements in a chart in search of patterns or consistantly traded support and resistance levels. Today we are looking at a specific chart pattern that falls under continuation patterns, the Bullish Flag Pattern.
Appearance: A Bullish Flag pattern is comprised of:
- A strong rise of bullish momentum with the volume and share price rising.
- A break of the uptrend line and a sideways to bearish period where the share price starts to fall slightly, and the volume of trading decreases from the recent strong trend.
- The breakout of the sideways to bearish movement and then a sharp rise higher once again. The volume should also accelerate after breaking out of the channel, or pennant.
Important Note: Be aware, this pattern could be the stock taking a breather or the direction is about to change to head Bearish. Wait to see the reverse to the upside and make sure the volume starts to increase.
Example: WorleyParsons Limited
WorleyParsons has recently shown this pattern after a break in the midterm uptrend. With the share price falling and creating the ‘flag’ part of the pattern, the share price has since reversed the fall and started a rise once again. With WOR looking like it will continue higher, this pattern is looking to now be confirmed, and a move $15.00 may be seen in the short term. With their reporting also coming up on the 20th February, we may see the share price continue to rise in to the report.
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Benjamin Farkas
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