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Uptrend Support

Uptrend Support stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Stock market alert is a warning signal. Uptrend Support stock alert indicates that price is near long-term support trendline and probability of short-term trend reversal is high. The strategy here is to take advantage of established uptrend price pullback and entering the long position just prior to the continuation of the trend. The strategy has relatively low risk.

Uptrend Support

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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorTrend support at 78.01
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is oversoldPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving AverageTrend resistance at 79.58
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It was the negative week for the Principal Financial Group (PFG). During the week, the PFG dropped -0.92 points, or -1.18%, and closed at 76.97 on Friday, June 6, 2025. Weekly volume was -22% below average.

PFG is a member of Financials Sector. Financials is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See PFG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on May 31, 2023 at 65.17 and reached 91.98 on October 17, 2024. PFG gained -26.81 points, or -41.14%, in 72 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (78.01) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See PFG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 17, 2024 at 91.98 and reached 68.39 on April 9, 2025. PFG lost 23.59 points, or 25.65%, in 24 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 65.03 and resistance is at 88.73. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PFG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 28, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PFG short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 3, 2025 at 90.31 and reached 68.39 on April 9, 2025. PFG lost 21.92 points, or 24.27%, in 37 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (79.58). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PFG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since May 22, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting stronger.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 32.25
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 81.60
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 23.28
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 24.63
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.05
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 32.64
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 61.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 54.17
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 46.45
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.98
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 91.30
Monthly Trendline Resistance 88.73
Upper Bollinger Band 81.64
Weekly Trendline Resistance 79.58
20 Day Moving Average 78.82
Parabolic System 78.24
Quarterly Trendline Support 78.01
50 Day Moving Average 77.09
Price 76.97
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 76.92
Daily Stochastic Crossing 76.42
Lower Bollinger Band 73.73
Monthly Trendline Support 65.03
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Financials 11
Industry Life & Health Insurance 39
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Low 68.39
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 82.36
High Date 05/13/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 79.58
Support 43.00
High 90.31
High Date 03/03/2025
Low 68.39
Low Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 88.73
Support 65.03
High 91.98
High Date 10/17/2024
Low 68.39
Low Date 04/09/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 91.30
Support 78.01
Low 65.17
Low Date 05/31/2023
High 91.98
High Date 10/17/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 23.31
Low Date 03/23/2020
High 96.17
High Date 11/11/2022
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