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Downtrend Resistance
Downtrend Resistance 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. Downtrend Resistance stock alert indicates that price is near long-term resistance trendline and probability of short-term trend reversal is high.

The strategy is based on selling long (or taking short) position on downtrend testing resistance. The strategy has low to medium risk and average reword.

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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend support lineWilliams' Percentage Range is overbought
Daily :Broken trend support lineStochastic signal line moved below overbought areaDaily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SARThe price is below the lower Bollinger BandPrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Principal Financial Group (PFG). During the week, the PFG dropped -4.82 points, or -5.72%, and closed at 79.42 on Friday, October 10, 2025. It was the worst weekly loss since August 1, 2025. Weekly volume was -29% 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 March 23, 2020 at 23.31 and reached 96.17 on November 11, 2022. PFG gained -72.86 points, or -312.57%, in 137 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (95.04) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support 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 57.73 and resistance is at 86.69. 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 Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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 weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 27, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PFG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 1, 2025 at 75.00 and reached 85.14 on October 7, 2025. PFG gained -10.14 points, or -13.52%, in 67 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (81.83) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PFG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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) 37.12
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 32.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 38.95
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 47.98
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.76
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 46.69
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 18.30
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 77.94
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 69.34
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.00
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Support 95.04
Yearly Trendline Resistance 90.03
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 86.69
Weekly Trendline Resistance 85.56
Parabolic System 84.72
Upper Bollinger Band 84.59
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 83.56
20 Day Moving Average 82.33
Weekly Trendline Support 81.83
Daily Stochastic Crossing 81.03
50 Day Moving Average 80.27
Lower Bollinger Band 79.58
Price 79.42
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Financials 11
Industry Life & Health Insurance 84
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 85.14
High Date 10/07/2025
Low 79.36
Low Date 10/10/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 85.56
Support 81.83
Low 75.00
Low Date 08/01/2025
High 85.14
High Date 10/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 68.39
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 85.14
High Date 10/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 86.69
Support 57.73
High 91.98
High Date 10/17/2024
Low 68.39
Low Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 90.03
Support 95.04
Low 23.31
Low Date 03/23/2020
High 96.17
High Date 11/11/2022
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