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Definition:
A bearish flag forms in the context of a bearish trend. The inverted flagpole of the pattern is formed when a stock stages a sharp downward move in a short period of time. Like the bullish flag, there are two types of bearish flags. One type has horizontal support and resistance. The other type of bearish flag has upward sloping support and resistance levels.
Bearish flags with precise horizontal support and resistance levels are rare, but generally strong indications that the bearish trend will continue. These types of bearish flags usually require a long time horizon to unfold.
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Bearish flags with upward sloping support and resistance are common. These bearish flags occur regularly within the context of a bearish trend. Bearish flags with upward sloping support and resistance tend to be shorter-term and very actionable.
Nuance:
Bearish flags with horizontal support and resistance are rare. When they do form, they are typically long-term in nature and driven by a significant news event or other fundamental development.
Bearish flags with upward sloping support and resistance are common. These bearish flags are relatively easier to trade because action points are precise.
Rarely will you see a either type of bearish form over the course of years.
Application:
A bearish flag is confirmed once the stock closes below the lower-end of the flag, whether the flag is horizontal or upward sloping. A stock might initially breakdown from a bearish flag, below support, but then retest previous support before ultimately trending lower.
A bearish flag is rejected if the stock breaks out and above the upper-end of the flag. This rejection of the bearish flag may mark the beginning of a short-term bullish trend.
Example:
Shares of Group 1 Automotive (GPI) traced a bearish flag in above figure with horizontal support and resistance. Notice how the stock traded sideways, between $39 and $43 for several months after a sharp drop. The stock took its time consolidating such a steep drop before ultimately continuing lower.
Observe how previous support at the lower-end of the bearish flag at $39 served as resistance after the stock broke down. In fact, there were two separate occasions when GPI traded up to $39 and subsequently rolled over, after it broke down from the bearish flag.
Example:
The bearish flag with upward sloping support and resistance is show in shares of Brunswick (BC) in above figure. The stock steadily trended lower for several months before staging a short-term rebound, during which it formed a bullish channel. In the context of the overall bearish trend, the short-term bullish channel helped to define the bearish flag.
The stock broke down in a decisive way from the bearish flag, offering a precise entry point into new bearish positions. Following the breakdown from the bearish flag at $23, BC continued lower over the next several months, falling as low as $17.
The 123 bottom is the most common bullish reversal pattern. The requirements for the 123 bottom are rather common, causing the pattern to frequently appear in existing bearish trends. Many 123 bottoms reach the first two conditions, but never confirm. The 123 bottom, therefore, can be somewhat deceiving. That’s why it’s imperative that the pattern confirms before placing trades.
The 123 bottom starts when a stock sharply reverses higher after an extended bearish trend. This sharp rebound is the first requirement of the pattern, or part 1. The second requirement is for the stock to halt its rally attempt at short-term resistance, which is part 2 of the pattern. Part 3 of the pattern forms when the stock stages another sharp rebound, but from a relatively higher level than in part 1. The 123 bottom confirms when the stock breaks above short-term resistance as defined in part 2.
Nuance:
A basic definition of a bearish trend is lower lows. A basic definition of a bullish trend is higher lows. The 123 bottom seeks to identify when a pattern of lower lows ends and a new pattern of higher lows begins.
Another way to think of a 123 bottom is as a very short-term cup and handle, only the 123 bottom occurs at the end of a bearish trend.
The 123 bottom occurs in most bearish trends, but it rarely confirms. When it does confirm, it’s best to take a very short-term approach to trading the 123 bottom. Taking profits quickly is generally a good idea after entering a 123 bottom.
Application:
A 123 bottom is confirmed once the stock breaks above the horizontal resistance level as defined in part 2 of the definition. An entry can be taken as soon as the stock crosses its short-term resistance. This resistance will often act as support in the days following a breakout.
A 123 bottom is rejected if the stock fails to break above resistance or falls below the relative low traced in part 3. A drop below the relative low in part 3 reveals a very short-term pattern of lower lows, which is a bearish indication.
Example:
Shares of Goldman Sachs (GS) traced a 123 bottom over the course of three weeks as shown in below figure. The pattern began when the stock rebounded from $160, tracing part 1. The pattern continued to unfold when GS reached up to but rolled over from the $180 level. This was part 2 of the pattern and served as short-term resistance. Part 3 of the pattern was formed when GS pulled back to near $170, which was $10 higher than the low in part 1. The pattern was confirmed one week later when GS broke above resistance at $180, and aggressively trended higher.
| Company Name | No. of shares held as on June,2010 | No. of shares held as on May,2010 | Difference in no. of shares |
| Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd | 239757424 | 78060396 | 161697028 |
| Tata Tea Ltd | 81362380 | 10674854 | 70687526 |
| Spicejet Ltd. | 162665579 | 135420823 | 27244756 |
| Standard Chartered PLC | 16466090 | 97184 | 16368906 |
| Yes Bank | 44866964 | 31388170 | 13478794 |
| Dish TV India Ltd | 145938060 | 133196176 | 12741884 |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | 54905649 | 42775938 | 12129711 |
| Jyoti Structures Ltd | 62951434 | 51440256 | 11511178 |
| Sterlite Technologies Ltd. | 97043399 | 86668302 | 10375097 |
| Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd | 33526368 | 24920782 | 8605586 |
| Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Ltd | 9292224 | 734221 | 8558003 |
| TVS Motor Company | 38127981 | 31308742 | 6819239 |
| Wipro Ltd | 21477239 | 15906435 | 5570804 |
| Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. | 7994128 | 2502654 | 5491474 |
| Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd | 42086075 | 36686715 | 5399360 |
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15904620 | 10722924 | 5181696 |
| Bank of Rajasthan Ltd | 14736996 | 9656518 | 5080478 |
| Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd. | 10028600 | 5413166 | 4615434 |
| Adhunik Metalliks Ltd. | 30440163 | 26577636 | 3862527 |
| Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd. | 4186726 | 493250 | 3693476 |
| Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd | 20255332 | 16612160 | 3643172 |
| Canara Bank Ltd | 36539768 | 33031470 | 3508298 |
| Take Solutions Ltd | 7736257 | 4543000 | 3193257 |
| K S Oils Ltd | 18180105 | 15154222 | 3025883 |
| Adani Power Ltd | 122724367 | 119702518 | 3021849 |
| Videocon Industries Ltd | 14404201 | 11455161 | 2949040 |
| DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd | 6495932 | 3644550 | 2851382 |
| IPCA Laboratories Ltd. | 67998050 | 65219252 | 2778798 |
| Vijaya Bank | 11818716 | 9107139 | 2711577 |
| IS Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS (Turkey) | 6700896 | 4000000 | 2700896 |
| Idea Cellular Limited | 79613984 | 77217660 | 2396324 |
| PVR Ltd. | 11142050 | 8781596 | 2360454 |
| Shasun Chemicals & Drugs Ltd | 6848411 | 4551986 | 2296425 |
| Amara Raja Batteries Ltd | 28658017 | 26467630 | 2190387 |
| Dena Bank Ltd | 6005648 | 4114648 | 1891000 |
| Escorts Ltd | 53912110 | 52113265 | 1798845 |
| Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd | 9024420 | 7258668 | 1765752 |
| Eclerx Services Ltd | 6131286 | 4418639 | 1712647 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd | 68583471 | 66956643 | 1626828 |
| MIC Electronics Limited | 2812076 | 1277350 | 1534726 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 19293227 | 17800487 | 1492740 |
| Ador Welding Ltd | 2292640 | 847114 | 1445526 |
| FDC Ltd | 33357854 | 32013977 | 1343877 |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd | 14717308 | 13396701 | 1320607 |
| Mid-Day Multimedia Limited | 1469060 | 263122 | 1205938 |
| Reliance Capital Ltd | 3412147 | 2339896 | 1072251 |
| Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. | 21016427 | 19984522 | 1031905 |