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XLF Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

XLF Elliott Wave technical analysis

Daily chart analysis

  • Function: Major Trend.

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse Wave.

  • Position: Wave 5 Navy.

  • Direction: Uptrend.

Details:

  • The 4th wave bottomed at $47.22 in a flat pattern.

  • The current rally is still in its early stages and is expected to fully retrace Wave 4 in a five-wave upward structure.

  • Minimum target: $54.00, aligning with the upper boundary of Elliott’s final channel.

  • Invalidation Level: $47.22

4-Hour chart analysis

  • Function: Major Trend.

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse.

  • Position: Wave 5 Navy.

  • Direction: Uptrend.

Details:

  • Wave 4 has ended within the expected KTL time range, confirming the wave count.

  • The ongoing rally indicates the early stages of Wave 5, suggesting a strong buying opportunity.

  • throwback before continuation is expected, providing a better entry point.

  • The $52.635 high should be surpassed by the ongoing climb.

  • Key level: $48.18.

  • Invalidation Level: $47.23.

Conclusion

  • The 4th wave decline and correction in XLF is now complete.

  • The ongoing rally is a fifth-wave movement, signaling a strong upward trend.

  • After a potential throwback from a fifth-wave subwave, the market should rally significantly.

  • This setup presents a good opportunity for ETF traders to go long.

  • Adhering to Elliott Wave principles and monitoring invalidation levels is crucial to avoid unnecessary losses.

Technical analyst: Siinom.

XLF Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

Author

Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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