Trend Tracker for Becton Dickinson BDX

January 23, 2022, 10:45 am ET, BY Bill- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

The data for Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) herein utilizes proprietary algorithms produced by Stock Traders Daily and refined since the turn of the century.

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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 BDX 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 BDX 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 BDX too.  All of these are offered below the Summary Table.

Longer Term Trading Plans for BDX

• Buy BDX slightly over 256.12 target n/a stop loss @ 255.38. Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy BDX near 256.12, 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 255.38 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 256.12 is the first level of support below 264.63, and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, if support 256.12 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 BDX

• Buy BDX slightly over 264.76, target 269.61, Stop Loss @ 264 Details

If 264.76 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy BDX just slightly over 264.76, with an upside target of 269.61. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 264 in case the stock turns against the trade. 264.76 is the first level of resistance above 264.63, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 264.76, 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 BDX near 264.76, target 256.12, Stop Loss @ 265.52. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of BDX if it tests 264.76 with a downside target of 256.12. We should have a stop loss in place at 265.52 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, 264.76, 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 BDX

• Buy BDX slightly over 264.76, target 267.57, Stop Loss @ 264.14 Details

If 264.76 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy BDX just slightly over 264.76, with an upside target of 267.57. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 264.14 in case the stock turns against the trade. 264.76 is the first level of resistance above 264.63, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 264.76, 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 BDX near 264.76, target 264.32, Stop Loss @ 265.38. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of BDX if it tests 264.76 with a downside target of 264.32. We should have a stop loss in place at 265.38 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, 264.76, 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.

BDX Ratings for January 23:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Neutral	Strong	Neutral
P1	0	0	236.13
P2	264.32	264.76	245.74
P3	267.57	269.61	256.12

Support and Resistance Plot Chart for BDX

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