Standard bankNot sure what to make of standard bank at current levels. The 1st technical pattern I’m noticing is a bullish bull flag, which if broken will also coincide with a break of the 200dma which ‘capped’ gains in December 2019.
We also have previous neckline support which could act as resistance.
I’m on the fence for now, monitoring!
SBK trade ideas
SBK - Enroute 1st TargetWe may derive the following from the Weekly SBK chart:
1. Price appears to have finished a correction. Last week's bearish candle shows promise of this.
2. Our first target remains in place at R160.
3. Continue to exercise patience.
4. As always - maintain your risk.
Note: The views provided herein do not constitute financial advice.
Standard short- Standard BankOur Mid-term budget showed just how bad things are and we saw the currency blow out above R15.00/$. We also have Moodys tomorrow and there is a good chance that we may get bad news from them.
Technically, the SBK chart has formed a bearish head and shoulders which could see the price drop quite a long way. I have entered our short (for SMART portfolio clients) at 175.50 with a stop loss at 184.00. I am only risking 2% of my portfolio. I am targeting 155.50 however, I will play this one by ear. robp@unum.co.za
Another Bank Another Dollar!Last week from the 14th of October right up to the end of the week the stock seemed to be respecting the weekly Tenkan level which acted as support. We however saw a small breach of this level the last day of the week,though the average volume was somehow less. We can therefore conclude that the weekly Tenkan level is our area of focus. If on Monday the 21st we have a close above the 17942 area we take the long.
Entry: if we close above 17942 on Monday ( 2 positions)
SL: 17555
TP1: Daily SSB/Weekly Kijun 18738
TP2: Weekly SSB 19211
Risk Management is King
SBK - Short ContinuationWe may derive the following from the Daily SBK chart:
1. Price appears to have completed a correction and is now on support.
2. A push to the downside is, i.m.o, probable after a slight move higher.
3. Monitor price action and be patient.
4. As always - maintain your risk.
Note: The views provided herein do not constitute financial advice.
Pair trade: ABG likely to outperform SBK?Idea whereby going Long ABG and simultaneously going short SBK. Market neutral trading strategy.
A conflux of technical indicators supporting a bullish bias (ABG to outperform SBK)
Crossing above its 50-day simple moving average.
Testing its 200-day simple moving average.
MACD bullish crossover - first of such a signal in the last 28 days.
Bullish parabolic SAR trend.
Bullish Heikin-Ashi trend.
Time to exit: +/- 11 September 2019, with the option to extend the time to exit.
SBK - Short Going WellWe may derive the following from the Weekly SBK chart:
1. Price has dropped significantly (See linked idea).
2. Some profit can be taken.
3. It is possible that price may consolidate for a while before reaching the 160 support level
4. Keep holding short, but don't leave money on the table.
5. As always - maintain your risk.
Note: The views provided herein do not constitute financial advice.
Standard Bank: Wedge pattern breakingRising wedge pattern on the Weekly chart.
Last week we got a break to the downside of the wedge pattern, with the week's candle closing below the wedge pattern.
This week we look set to close below that level again.
*I'm short at R189, targeting a price below R175.
SBK - Heading Down?We may derive the following from the Weekly SBK chart:
1. Price broke its weekly uptrend.
2. Multiple rejections occurred at the 618 fib level.
3. Price i.m.o should continue to fall to 175 and then 155.
4. As always - maintain your risk.
Note: The views provided herein do not constitute financial advice.