These stocks, Fred's, Inc, iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan, iShares Dow Jones US Oil Equipment Index, and Williams-Sonoma Inc, have been showing ascending triangle patterns on May 15. This pattern is a bullish formation that usually forms at the time of a upswing as a continuation pattern. Key characteristics that investors can look out for are trend patterns, duration and volume. In order for the pattern to be a continuation, an established pattern should exist. Since the pattern is bullish, the length and duration do not matter. What is important is the robustness of the formation. As mentioned, duration is not that important, but the average pattern lasts 1 to 2 month. As the pattern develops volume contracts and once the stock hits a break point, volume usually expands. The expansion confirms the breakout. This stock has been on a upswing, thus allowing investors to identify a resistance point. Investors may wan to consider going bearish on a breakpoint above the resistance point.
Shares of Fred's, Inc (FRED) traded higher by 0.22% or $0.03/share to $13.95. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.18 and as high as $15.21. On average, 246240 shares of FRED exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 109709.
Shares of iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan (EPP) fell by 0.97% or $-0.40/share to $40.9. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $33.73 and as high as $47.25. On average, 541100 shares of EPP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 337891.
Shares of iShares Dow Jones US Oil Equipment Index (IEZ) fell by 2.89% or $-1.41/share to $47.37. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $39.30 and as high as $69.19. On average, 187520 shares of IEZ exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 130541.
Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) traded higher by 1.29% or $0.48/share to $37.7. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $27.44 and as high as $43.51. On average, 2681360 shares of WSM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1703381.
