Trade of the week: long Lloyds Banking Group share
We would like to go long on Lloyds Banking Group shares at 52.91 pence, with a tight stop-loss below its key support zone, for example, at 52.30 pence, and an upside target at 56 pence or above.
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Previous trading outcomes
A recent USD/JPY trade moved its take-profit order to break-even to prevent losses during a reversal, demonstrating how stop-losses can protect against volatility.
In orange juice futures, a short position at 492 with a stop-loss at 505 avoided being stopped out despite intraday moves. The target is 455, with flexible stop-loss adjustments to manage risk effectively.
This week's trading opportunity
In this week's IG "Trade of the week", Lloyds Banking Group shares are retesting major support levels, similar to lows in June, August, and November. A potential hammer formation at 52.91p suggests a long position.
The strategy is to buy around 50.91, with a stop-loss below recent support at 50.34. The target is around 56, offering a reversal opportunity.
This highlights the importance of technical analysis in identifying entry and exit points for informed trading decisions.
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