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Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

COST Elliott Wave technical analysis

Function: Trend.

Mode: Impulsive.

Structure: Motive.

Position: Wave {iii} of 5.

Direction: Upside in wave 5.

Details: Looking for upside into wave {iii} as we have broken above Trading Level 1 at 1000$. At this point we are looking for at least equality of {iii} vs. {i} at 1150$.

COST Elliott Wave technical analysis – Daily chart

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) is currently in an impulsive wave {iii} of 5, indicating further upside. After breaking above the key resistance at TradingLevel1 of $1000, the next significant target is at $1150, where equality between waves {iii} and {i} is anticipated. If wave {iii} continues its trajectory, this could lead to even higher targets before a possible pullback in wave {iv}.

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COST Elliott Wave technical analysis

Function: Trend.

Mode: Impulsive.

Structure: Motive.

Position: Wave iii of (iii).

Direction: Upside in wave {iii}.

Details: We are extending higher into a third of a third of a third and the angle of ascent seems to be confirming the count. Looking for a series of waves threes and fours to follow.

COST Elliott Wave technical analysis – One-hour chart

On the 1-hour chart, COST is unfolding in wave iii of (iii), which represents a powerful upward movement within the third wave of a larger degree. The steep angle of ascent suggests that the count is accurate. We anticipate a series of smaller corrective waves (threes and fours) within this wave, as the trend continues to extend higher.

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In this Elliott Wave analysis, we will review the trend structure of Costco Wholesale Corp., (COST) using both the daily and 1-hour charts to assess the current wave position and potential price movements.

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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