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11,500 may act as crucial resistance for Nifty; 2 largecaps, 1 midcap that could return 8-11%

Rupak De of Bonanza Portfolio said the Nifty may find support at the lower band of the rising channel which is currently pegged around 11,450. “On the higher end, 11,600 and 11,660 are likely to act as immediate resistance.”

August 23, 2018 / 09:21 IST
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Rupak De Bonanza Portfolio

The Nifty has moved above its recent swing high on the daily chart, which signifies the return of the bulls into the market. The index is moving within a rising channel, where it has been taking support at the lower end of the band.

On the other hand, it has been finding resistance at the higher end of the channel band. The trend remains bullish. All corrections were used as a buying zone as bears failed to pull the market beyond the crucial support of 11,350.

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At the higher end, 11,500 had been a crucial resistance due to its importance on the technical as well as on the options front. Therefore, a breakout above 11,500 brought in buying in the market, which is expected to push the index going forward.

On the options front, 11,600 call and 11,400 put remained the strikes where the most writing was seen. This signifies that the immediate range for the next few days is likely to be 11,400 to 11,600.