Abm Industries ABM Proactive Strategies

June 23, 2022, 13:45 pm ET, BY Jolene W.- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

Don't over think it!  Trading Abm Industries (NYSE: ABM) or any other stock can be rewarding if the simple rules of technical analysis are observed before making any decisions.  This should be an integral part of the investment process.

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Instructions:

The rules that govern the data in this report are the rules of Technical Analysis.  For example, if ABM is testing support buy signals surface, and resistance is the target.  Conversely, if resistance is being tested, that is a sign to control risk or short, and support would be the downside target accordingly.  In each case, the trigger point is designed to be both an ideal place to enter a position (avoid trading in the middle of a trading channel), and it acts as a level of risk control too.

Swing Trades, Day Trades, and Longer term Trading Plans:

This data is refined to differentiate trading plans for Day Trading, Swing Trading, and Long Term Investing plans for ABM too.  All of these are offered below the Summary Table.

Longer Term Trading Plans for ABM

• Buy ABM slightly over 41.11 target 45.03 stop loss @ 40.99 Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy ABM near 41.11 with an upside target of 45.03. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 40.99 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 41.11 is the first level of support below 42.08 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 41.11 would be being tested, so a buy signal would exist.

• Short ABM under 45.03, target 41.11, stop loss @ 45.16 Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of ABM as it gets near 45.03 with a downside target of 41.11. We should have a stop loss in place at 45.16though. 45.03 is the first level of resistance above 42.08, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 45.03 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.

Swing Trading Plans for ABM

• Buy ABM slightly over 45.03, target 49.09, Stop Loss @ 44.9 Details

If 45.03 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy ABM just slightly over 45.03, with an upside target of 49.09. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 44.9 in case the stock turns against the trade. 45.03 is the first level of resistance above 42.08, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 45.03, 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 ABM near 45.03, target 41.11, Stop Loss @ 45.16. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of ABM if it tests 45.03 with a downside target of 41.11. We should have a stop loss in place at 45.16 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, 45.03, 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 ABM

• Buy ABM slightly over 43.13, target 45.03, Stop Loss @ 43.03 Details

If 43.13 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy ABM just slightly over 43.13, with an upside target of 45.03. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 43.03 in case the stock turns against the trade. 43.13 is the first level of resistance above 42.08, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 43.13, 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 ABM near 43.13, target 41.11, Stop Loss @ 43.23. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of ABM if it tests 43.13 with a downside target of 41.11. We should have a stop loss in place at 43.23 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, 43.13, 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.

ABM Ratings for June 23:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Weak	Neutral	Neutral
P1	0	0	41.11
P2	40.96	34.62	45.03
P3	43.13	40.17	49.09

Support and Resistance Plot Chart for ABM

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