AO Indicator Reaches 0.18553235 For Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) - Augusta Review

Investors may be wondering what’s in store for the next couple of months in terms of the stock market. Bull markets are times when investors may be willing to take some liberties with stock picks. Risk management is typically on the minds of many investors. Investors trying to gain an advantage may be searching for the perfect balance and diversification to help ease the risk and give the portfolio a needed boost. With so many different stocks to study, it may take a while to hone in on the proper ones. Investors will also be closely following the next round of economic data. Investors may be on the lookout for the next major data announcement that either keeps the bulls in charge or ushers in the bears.

Technical traders have many tools at their disposal when conducting stock research. One of those tools is the Exponential Moving Average or EMA. The EMA is similar to the simple moving average, but more weight is put on the newest data. Let’s look at some different EMA levels on shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT):

10 day Exponential Moving Average: 105.51489
20 day Exponential Moving Average: 105.23028
30 day Exponential Moving Average: 104.99116
50 day Exponential Moving Average: 104.7093
100 day Exponential Moving Average: 104.97729
200 day Exponential Moving Average: 105.40126

Following trading action on shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), we see that the stock has moved 0.27 since the opening price of 106.96. So far, the stock has reached a high of 107.27 and dipped to a low of 106.85. The consensus rating on the stock is currently Strong Buy, and today’s volume has been measured around 7276525.

Tracking some stock ratings, we can see that the stock’s Moving Average Rating is currently pointing to a “Strong Buy”. Traders may be monitoring many different indicators in order to get a grasp of where the stock may be moving in the near future. Taking a look at the Oscillators rating, we note that the reading is pointing to a “Buy”.

Traders will take note of the 20 day Chaikin Money Flow indicator that is now at 0.23855776. The value of this indicator will fluctuate between 1 and -1. Traders may be watching when the CMF crosses zero. This cross might point to a bullish or bearish price reversal depending on which way it is moving crossing the zero line.

There are a number of different pivot points that traders can use when conducting stock analysis. Pivot points can be useful for traders looking to establish trading entry and exit points. Focusing on some popular one month pivots, we see that the Woodie pivot is currently at 103.7425. The Woodie support 1 pivot is 101.005, and the Woodie resistance 1 pivot is 105.315. The Camarilla one month pivot is presently 103.82333. The one month Classic pivot is 103.82333 and the Classic resistance 1 is 105.47667 while the Classic support 1 pivot is measured at 101.166664.

The Awesome Oscillator reading is currently 0.18553235 for on shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Technical traders will watch the AO especially when it crosses above or below the zero line. A move above the line may signal a bullish scenario. A move below the zero line may indicate a bearish selling opportunity. The AO may prove to be a valuable tool for many momentum traders.

Taking a look at the Donchian Channels indicator, we note that the 20 day lower band is 102.17. The 20 day upper band is 107.88. This indicator was created by Richard Donchian, and traders follow these channels to help identify potential trading signals.

Some investors will scour the markets looking for cheap, quality stocks. These stocks can be attractive for investors looking to find a bargain that could turn into a big winner. Investors may be cautious when searching for these types of stocks. Often times, a stock will see a huge jump and then everyone will hop on the bandwagon to buy without checking into the fundamentals. Sometimes this strategy may work out, but in many cases, the stock has already made the run and become too expensive to add to the portfolio. Conducting diligent research and constantly adding to the individual’s overall market education level may help the investor sift through the sea of stocks and find those names that are really worth getting into.

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