After posting a significant low on 23 August 2013 at 100.15, BHEL uptrend has gathered steam and has closed above the weekly trend line resistance. Furthermore, it has closed ABOVE two recent tops. I had discussed the bullish possibilities for this stock in Elliott Wave Analysis of BHEL that was posted on 12th September in Wavetimes. Although the stock didn’t quite make it down to the preferred buy level, the directional clue given by Elliott Waves has proved correct. Let us now take a quick look at what key levels lie in the immediate vicinity.

The chart you see below has some tentative Elliott Wave counts posted on it. It is important for you to understand that at this stage it is too early to confirm what will happen in the big picture. One thing, though, is clear. The 3rd wave did not bear the personality that is normally associated with it. So there is still a chance that this will turn out to be a double zigzag. But we need not worry about it just now. Given the current momentum, we shouldn’t be surprised to see a visit to 166 plus levels where there are some Fibonacci confluence levels. A gradual move to that level will mean it is time to take profits there. On the other hand, if it explodes higher, the stock can end up compensating the slow performance in wave 3 by having a very strong 3rd wave within an extended 5th. I am mentioning all this because trading the market using Elliott Waves is different from posting a chart with the waves neatly shown after the move is over. We need to be aware of various possibilities, and have a clear cut strategy carved out in advance. In the meanwhile, I would like to consider buying a small amount on any dip to near 152.70 with a stop below 152. That is a small risk to capture a move to 166 and beyond. While we are trying to limit our risk here, the uptrend in BHEL will be called into question only if we trade below 144.65, which is the top of wave 1 inside the current 5th wave.