Trading Idea - Key levels for XL Capital

Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 17:52 Written by Christian Paolinetti

New York, January 19th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of XL Capital Ltd (NYSE:XL) ended close to calculated support at $19.25 with current price action placing the stock near levels that will raise attention of traders looking for an entry point.

XL's current stock range is defined by current calculated support defined at $19.25 and by the resistance level at $20.58, which could be used as a reference by traders planning their trades. The area defined as calculated support, is where buying might materialize, which could provide a lift to shares of XL Capital Ltd. However, this area if breached will signal participants that the stock failed to entice buyers to step in and support the stock.

Traders wanting to establish a position should pay close attention to XL's price action, and establish a position as close to support as possible, but only after buying materializes. Traders should understand that the resistance point at $20.58 might limit their upside, however if the stock breaks resistance, it could be a good point to add to the position.

Shares of XL Capital Ltd closed at $19.91 in the previous trading session.

XL Capital Ltd (NYSE:XL), through its subsidiaries, provides global insurance and reinsurance coverages to industrial, commercial and professional service firms, insurance companies and other enterprises on a worldwide basis.