Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) PriceWatch Alert Shows Bearish Technicals

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 8:07 AM

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) ended the last trading session at $35.38. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $28.79 and 52-week high of $39.32. Agilent stock has been showing support around 34.48 and resistance in the 35.90 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bearish and S&P gives A a neutral 3 STAR (out of 5) hold rating. A appears on the Investors Observer Volume Leaders list. For a hedged play on this stock, look at an Oct '08 35 covered call (A JG) for a net debit in the $33.72 area. That is also the break even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a 54 day duration, provides 4.69% downside protection and a 3.80% assigned return rate for a 25.66% annualized return rate (comparison purposes only). Agilent does not pay dividends at this time. [For more information on these strategies along with more details on possible risks go to www.iotogo.com/HPWAinfo]