Learn to Evaluate Semtech (SMTC) using the Charts

When #institutionalinvestors make decisions to buy and sell #stocks they normally want to keep it quiet.  However, if we pay close attention we can see what is going on, and make good decisions.. The  Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) report below can help you understand how to do this. The trading plans for SMTC, are updated in real time for subscribers, but this report is static. If you want an update, or a different report on a different stock, please get one here Unlimited Real Time Reports.

Longer Term Trading Plans for SMTC

• Buy SMTC slightly over 84.28 target n/a stop loss @ 84.04. Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy SMTC near 84.28, but there is no current upside target from the summary table. In this case we should wait until either an update to the summary table has been made (which usually happens at the beginning of every trading day), or until the position has been stopped. The data does tell us to set a stop loss 84.04 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 84.28 is the first level of support below 85.67, and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, if support 84.28 is being tested, a buy signal would exist.

• NONE . Details

NONE .
There are no current resistance levels from the summary table, and therefore there are no Short resistance Plans which tell us to short upon tests of resistance. Resistance levels have broken higher and unless the stock reverses lower and below support levels again short positions look risky.

Swing Trading Plans for SMTC

• Buy SMTC slightly over 85.81, target 89.78, Stop Loss @ 85.56 Details

If 85.81 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy SMTC just slightly over 85.81, with an upside target of 89.78. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 85.56 in case the stock turns against the trade. 85.81 is the first level of resistance above 85.67, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 85.81, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.

• Short SMTC near 85.81, target 84.28, Stop Loss @ 86.06. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of SMTC if it tests 85.81 with a downside target of 84.28. We should have a stop loss in place at 86.06 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 85.81, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.

Day Trading Plans for SMTC

• Buy SMTC slightly over 85.81, target 86.05, Stop Loss @ 85.61 Details

If 85.81 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy SMTC just slightly over 85.81, with an upside target of 86.05. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 85.61 in case the stock turns against the trade. 85.81 is the first level of resistance above 85.67, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 85.81, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.

• Short SMTC near 85.81, target 84.28, Stop Loss @ 86.01. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of SMTC if it tests 85.81 with a downside target of 84.28. We should have a stop loss in place at 86.01 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 85.81, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.

SMTC Ratings for November 30:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Weak	Neutral	Neutral
P1	0	0	65.38
P2	83.70	85.81	74.47
P3	86.05	89.78	84.28

Support and Resistance Plot Chart for SMTC

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