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Stock Trading
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Continuation Wedge (Bearish) Classic Pattern
Implication
A Continuation Wedge (Bearish) is considered a bearish signal, indicating that the current downtrend may continue.
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Description
A Continuation Wedge (Bearish) consists of two converging trend lines. The trend lines are slanted upward. Unlike the Triangles where the apex is pointed to the right, the apex of this pattern is slanted upwards at an angle. This is because prices edge steadily higher in a converging pattern i.e. there are higher highs and higher lows. A bearish signal occurs when prices break below the lower trendline.
Over the weeks or months that this pattern forms the trend appears upwards but the long-term range is still downward.
Volume should diminish as the pattern forms.
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Trading Considerations
Pattern Duration
Consider the duration of the pattern and its relationship to your trading time horizons. The duration of the pattern is considered to be an indicator of the duration of the influence of this pattern. The longer the pattern the longer it will take for the price to move to the Target. The shorter the pattern the sooner the price move. If you are considering a short-term trading opportunity, look for a pattern with a short duration. If you are considering a longer-term trading opportunity, look for a pattern with a longer duration.
Target Price
The target price provides an important indication about the potential price move that this pattern indicates. Consider whether the target price for this pattern is sufficient to provide adequate returns after your costs (such as commissions) have been taken into account. A good rule of thumb is that the target price must indicate a potential return of greater than 5% before a pattern should be considered useful. However you must consider the current price and the volume of shares you intend to trade. Also, check that the target price has not already been achieved.
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Criteria that Supports
Volume
Volume should diminish as the pattern forms.
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Criteria that Refutes
Moving Average
The penetration of the 200-day Moving Average by the price is a false bull signal.
Rising or Stable Volume
Volume should diminish as the pattern forms. If volume remains the same or increases this signal is less reliable.
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Underlying Behavior
In this pattern prices edge steadily higher in a converging pattern i.e. there are higher highs and higher lows indicating that bulls are winning over bears. However, at the breakout point the bears emerge the victors and the price descends.
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