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PDD HOLDINGS INC (NASDAQ:PDD) showing some interesting technicals. Here's why.

By Mill Chart

Last update: Oct 6, 2023

Our stock screener has flagged PDD HOLDINGS INC (NASDAQ:PDD) as a potential breakout candidate. This occurs when the stock shows signs of consolidation after a notable upward trend. While we can't predict the actual breakout, it's worth monitoring NASDAQ:PDD for potential movement.

PDD Daily chart on 2023-10-06

Insights from Technical Analysis

ChartMill utilizes a proprietary algorithm to assign a Technical Rating to every stock. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is computed daily by analyzing a variety of technical indicators and properties.

We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to PDD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, PDD is showing a nice and steady performance.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that PDD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 96% of all stocks.
  • PDD is part of the Broadline Retail industry. There are 34 other stocks in this industry. PDD outperforms 90% of them.
  • PDD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The market is still in the middle of its 52 week range, so PDD slightly outperforms the market at the moment.
  • In the last month PDD has a been trading in the 91.21 - 100.40 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.

Our latest full technical report of PDD contains the most current technical analsysis.

How do we evaluate the setup for NASDAQ:PDD?

Next to the Technical Rating, the Setup Rating of a stock determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. For NASDAQ:PDD this score is currently 8:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, PDD also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 98.77. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

How can NASDAQ:PDD be traded?

A breakout opportunity may arise when the stock surpasses the current consolidation zone and reaches new highs. Traders often wait for this breakout before considering buying the stock. To manage risk, a stop loss order could be placed below the consolidation zone to limit potential losses.

This article should in no way be interpreted as trading advice. You should always make your own analysis and trade or not trade based on your own observations and style. The article is based purely on some technical observations.

Every day, new breakout setups can be found on ChartMill in our Breakout screener.

Disclaimer

Important Note: The content of this article is not intended as trading advice. It is essential to perform your own analysis and exercise caution when making trading decisions. The article presents observations created by automated analysis but does not guarantee any trading or investment outcomes. Always trade responsibly and make independent judgments.

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