APPS Swing Trade: Aiming 18.8% Gain with Positive MACD Shift
Swing Trader: Medium Volatility Stocks for Active Trading (TA&FA) Generates 18.8% for APPS
Investors seeking profitable opportunities in the current market landscape should keep their eye on medium-volatility stocks. APPS, a stock that has been showing promising trends lately, is one such example. Active traders who embrace a swing trading approach can benefit greatly from the technical and fundamental analysis of stocks like APPS, which recently generated an impressive 18.8% return.
The latest signal that APPS could be the next big thing for swing traders is the positive turn of its Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram. The MACD, a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of a security's price, turned positive for APPS on June 27, 2023. This metric is a significant one, as it often indicates a potential bullish shift in the market sentiment.
The MACD's positive swing isn't an isolated occurrence for APPS. If we analyze past events, we can see a pattern of continued stock rise following the positive turn of the MACD. In 47 out of 49 past instances, APPS's stock continued to rise over the following month after the MACD turned positive. This statistic gives a high probability, a striking 90%, of a continued upward trend for APPS.
Using these data points, active traders and investors can plan their next steps strategically. While investing always carries inherent uncertainties, the usage of technical indicators like the MACD, coupled with other fundamental analyses, can be highly beneficial in managing these uncertainties and enhancing the potential for profits.
The swing trading approach, especially for medium volatility stocks like APPS, is proving to be a sound strategy in the current market. The recent positive turn in the MACD for APPS is an encouraging sign, and traders who can capitalize on these signals might find themselves in a position of robust returns.
APPS in +14.01% Uptrend, advancing for three consecutive days on October 28, 2024
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where APPS advanced for three days, in of 293 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where APPS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
APPS moved above its 50-day moving average on October 28, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for APPS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 15, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 232 cases where APPS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 25, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on APPS as a result. In of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for APPS turned negative on October 23, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where APPS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
APPS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 11, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. APPS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.554) is normal, around the industry mean (30.698). P/E Ratio (63.291) is within average values for comparable stocks, (161.895). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.795) is also within normal values, averaging (2.738). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.083) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.424) is also within normal values, averaging (55.771).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to slightly better than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. APPS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 88, placing this stock worse than average.
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