(IBM) Pivots Trading Plans and Risk Controls

October 18, 2024, 16:12 pm ET, BY William C.- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

Longer Term Trading Plans for IBM

• Buy IBM near 225.01 target n/a stop loss @ 224.36. Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy IBM near 225.01, 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 224.36 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 225.01 is the first level of support below 232.2, and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, if support 225.01 is being tested, a buy signal would exist.

• NONE . Details

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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 IBM

• Buy IBM slightly over 234.05, target 240.17, Stop Loss @ 233.37 Details

If 234.05 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IBM just slightly over 234.05, with an upside target of 240.17. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 233.37 in case the stock turns against the trade. 234.05 is the first level of resistance above 232.2, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 234.05, 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 IBM slightly near 234.05, target 225.01, Stop Loss @ 234.73. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of IBM if it tests 234.05 with a downside target of 225.01. We should have a stop loss in place at 234.73 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, 234.05, 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 IBM

• Buy IBM slightly over 234.05, target 235.04, Stop Loss @ 233.5 Details

If 234.05 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy IBM just slightly over 234.05, with an upside target of 235.04. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 233.5 in case the stock turns against the trade. 234.05 is the first level of resistance above 232.2, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 234.05, 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 IBM slightly near 234.05, target 231.25, Stop Loss @ 234.6. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of IBM if it tests 234.05 with a downside target of 231.25. We should have a stop loss in place at 234.6 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, 234.05, 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.

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IBM Ratings for October 18:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Neutral	Strong	Strong
P1	0	0	190.6
P2	231.25	234.05	207.47
P3	235.04	240.17	225.01

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