East West Bancorp EWBC Technical Analysis

January 15, 2022, 04:00 am ET, BY Jolene W.- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

This proprietary methodology is designed to optimize trading in East West Bancorp (NASDAQ: EWBC) and establish prudent risk controls.

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This is a static report, the data below was valid at the time of the publication, but support and resistance levels for EWBC change over time, so the report should be updated regularly.  Real Time updates are provided to subscribers.  Unlimited Real Time Reports.

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Instructions:

The rules that govern the data in this report are the rules of Technical Analysis.  For example, if EWBC 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 EWBC too.  All of these are offered below the Summary Table.

Longer Term Trading Plans for EWBC

• Buy EWBC slightly over 89.57 target n/a stop loss @ 89.31. Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy EWBC near 89.57, 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 89.31 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 89.57 is the first level of support below 90.49, and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, if support 89.57 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 EWBC

• Buy EWBC slightly over 90.94, target n/a, Stop Loss @ 90.68 Details

If 90.94 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy EWBC just slightly over 90.94, with an upside target of n/a. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 90.68 in case the stock turns against the trade. 90.94 is the first level of resistance above 90.49, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 90.94, 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 EWBC near 90.94, target 89.57, Stop Loss @ 91.2. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of EWBC if it tests 90.94 with a downside target of 89.57. We should have a stop loss in place at 91.2 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, 90.94, 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 EWBC

• Buy EWBC slightly over 90.94, target n/a, Stop Loss @ 90.73 Details

If 90.94 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy EWBC just slightly over 90.94, with an upside target of n/a. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 90.73 in case the stock turns against the trade. 90.94 is the first level of resistance above 90.49, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 90.94, 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 EWBC near 90.94, target 90.22, Stop Loss @ 91.15. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of EWBC if it tests 90.94 with a downside target of 90.22. We should have a stop loss in place at 91.15 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, 90.94, 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.

EWBC Ratings for January 15:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Strong	Neutral	Strong
P1	0	0	74.72
P2	88.62	88.50	82.03
P3	90.22	90.94	89.57

Support and Resistance Plot Chart for EWBC

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