Lululemon Is Approaching its 50 Day Moving Average

Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 09:36 Written by TradersHuddle Wire

New York, June 1st (TradersHuddle.com) - Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) ended the trading session at $72.64, near its 50 day moving average set at $73.73. Lululemon's price action placed the stock below this important level, which makes it difficult to be bought, as the stock will certainly face resistance as it approaches its 50 day moving average.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) designs and retails athletic clothing. The Company produces fitness pants, shorts, tops and jackets for yoga, dance, running, and general fitness.

The latest price action range, defined by a peaks and troughs algorithm, placed calculated support at $66.01 and resistance at $74.63. These levels will be closely monitored, as they provide great insight into the latest price dynamics.

If traders want to establish a position in Lululemon, given the resistance expected as the stock approaches its 50 day moving average, a trade might materialize as the stock manages to break this important technical level. After the breakout, the 50 day moving average could be used as support going forward. However, until the break materializes, buying the stock is basically a gamble with 50-50 chance.