Oil refiner Valero Energy fell sharply in recent weeks, but dip buyers may see opportunities.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the price area between about $126 and $130. VLO chopped at these levels in August before surging to an all-time high in September. It’s holding that zone again, which may suggest it’s become support.
Second, the price area matches approximately a 50 percent retracement of the rally between this year’s low and high.
Third, stochastics are rebounding from an oversold condition.
Next, VLO hit a two-month low on Monday before reversing back into the range. The resulting “hammer” candlestick could be a bullish reversal pattern after the preceding drop.
The simple moving averages (SMAs) also give potential signals because the 50-day SMA had a “golden cross” above the 200-day SMA in early September. Prices are additionally now trying to hold the 200-day SMA.
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The first pattern on today’s chart is the price area between about $126 and $130. VLO chopped at these levels in August before surging to an all-time high in September. It’s holding that zone again, which may suggest it’s become support.
Second, the price area matches approximately a 50 percent retracement of the rally between this year’s low and high.
Third, stochastics are rebounding from an oversold condition.
Next, VLO hit a two-month low on Monday before reversing back into the range. The resulting “hammer” candlestick could be a bullish reversal pattern after the preceding drop.
The simple moving averages (SMAs) also give potential signals because the 50-day SMA had a “golden cross” above the 200-day SMA in early September. Prices are additionally now trying to hold the 200-day SMA.
TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more.
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TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.