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Short NKENike has been sideways since mid 2016, forming a box in a 49 to 60 range. We are currently approaching the upper range resistance, with an overbought RSI at 77 which is starting to flatten out. Placing a stop just above the resistance near 61 and targeting the 0.618 Fibonacci Golden Ratio for profit. Risk/Reward ratio 3.64.
Nike (NKE) short play off resistanceNKE is showing the following strong short entry signals:
- descending price channel (examine weekly chart to see this easier)
- Currently at top of descending price channel
- Showing strong resistance, a successive lower peak (not quite a true head and shoulders), and divergences.
This is a good short trade that could be played several ways.
- Swing play: Enter immediately. Set stop loss above resistance line ($56.85) and set price target below previous daily triple top at $53. This is approximately a 5-10 day trade estimate.
- Medium term play: Enter immediately or after confirmation. Same stop loss. set price target at actual lower resistance channel, plus some. Depending on variable time value this could be as low as $47-48. Continue extending channel to provide updated price estimate based on the slope over time.