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Re: StocksAnonymous post# 69211

Monday, 08/18/2014 6:44:17 PM

Monday, August 18, 2014 6:44:17 PM

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That is a fairly ragged c & h. Here is IBD's definition.The base is usually 7 weeks. The mslp is rather short.

http://www.investors.com/images/promotional/Cup-with-Handle_1028008.pdf

The Cup-with-Handle Pattern
The most common highly successful chart pattern we have is
named the Cup-with-Handle, because it looks like a teacup if
viewed from the side. You will find hundreds of these in every
new bull market, so study these patterns carefully until you
have their similar images deeply imbedded in your mind.
Cup-with-Handle Traits
Base Length - base should occur over at least
7 weeks, but can last much longer.
- Depth % -
The stock usually corrects 20-30%
from the peak (left side of the cup),
but can be as deep as 50% in bear
markets.
The handle lasts one week or more and
drifts downward 8 to 12% along its
lows but as much as 20-30% in bear
markets. Volume may dry up in low
area of handle