Cognex CGNX Trading Advice

August 06, 2022, 05:15 am ET, BY Jake B.- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

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Instructions:

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

Longer Term Trading Plans for CGNX

• Buy CGNX slightly over 41.10 target 49.17 stop loss @ 40.98 Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy CGNX near 41.10 with an upside target of 49.17. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 40.98 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 41.10 is the first level of support below 47.94 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 41.10 would be being tested, so a buy signal would exist.

• Short CGNX under 49.17, target 41.10, stop loss @ 49.31 Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of CGNX as it gets near 49.17 with a downside target of 41.10. We should have a stop loss in place at 49.31though. 49.17 is the first level of resistance above 47.94, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 49.17 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.

Swing Trading Plans for CGNX

• Buy CGNX slightly over 49.17, target 49.47, Stop Loss @ 49.03 Details

If 49.17 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy CGNX just slightly over 49.17, with an upside target of 49.47. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 49.03 in case the stock turns against the trade. 49.17 is the first level of resistance above 47.94, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 49.17, 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 CGNX near 49.17, target 41.10, Stop Loss @ 49.31. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of CGNX if it tests 49.17 with a downside target of 41.10. We should have a stop loss in place at 49.31 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, 49.17, 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 CGNX

• Buy CGNX slightly over 48.49, target 49.17, Stop Loss @ 48.38 Details

If 48.49 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy CGNX just slightly over 48.49, with an upside target of 49.17. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 48.38 in case the stock turns against the trade. 48.49 is the first level of resistance above 47.94, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 48.49, 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 CGNX near 48.49, target 41.10, Stop Loss @ 48.6. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of CGNX if it tests 48.49 with a downside target of 41.10. We should have a stop loss in place at 48.6 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, 48.49, 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.

CGNX Ratings for August 06:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Strong	Strong	Weak
P1	0	0	41.10
P2	48.49	49.47	49.17
P3	51.48	52.44	57.59

Support and Resistance Plot Chart for CGNX

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