Trading Idea: Entry Levels for Chesapeake Energy

Published on Thursday, 03 January 2013 07:20 Written by TradersHuddle Wire

New York, January 3rd (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) are trading very close to calculated support at $16.23 with price action closing at just $16.60 and placing the stock near levels where traders will start paying attention.

Chesapeake's stock range is defined by its calculated support defined at $16.23 and by the resistance level at $17.58, which should be used by traders planning their trades. These support and resistance levels are based on a peaks and troughs algorithm of the stock's price action.

Traders wanting to establish a position should pay close attention to Chesapeake's price action, and establish it as close to support as possible, but only after buying materializes. Traders should understand that the resistance point at $17.58 might limit their upside, however, if the stock breaks resistance, it could be a good point to add to the position.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) produces oil and natural gas. The Company's operations are focused on discovering, developing and acquiring conventional and unconventional natural gas reserves onshore in the United States.