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AFLAC Corporation (AFL) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the AFLAC Corporation (AFL). During the week, the AFL gained 3.60 points, or 3.44%, and closed at 108.30 on Friday, November 8, 2024. Weekly volume was 7% above average.
AFL is a member of Financials Sector. Financials is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See AFL long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 18, 2020 at 23.07 and reached 115.50 on October 4, 2024. AFL gained -92.43 points, or -400.65%, in 237 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (78.64) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
Medium-term trend: [See AFL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on June 16, 2022 at 52.07 and reached 115.50 on October 4, 2024. AFL gained -63.43 points, or -121.82%, in 120 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (81.62) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See AFL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See AFL short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on October 4, 2024 at 115.50 and reached 104.00 on November 5, 2024. AFL lost 11.50 points, or 9.96%, in 32 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 102.98 and resistance is at 115.35. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See AFL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since October 17, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (109.17) comes close to the price (108.30). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
 Candlestick pattern: [See AFL candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern. This is a rare continuation formation that appears in a strongly downward moving market. The reliability of the Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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