Since reaching rally highs near $132 a share back in July, 2012, long-term bonds have been moving steadily lower. Two weeks ago, the ETF iShares 20+ Year Treasuries (TLT) made a quick surge higher, closing above $119 a share.
Since that quick rally, TLT has been losing ground and, over the past few trading sessions, has dropped precipitously, erasing all its initial gains.
Now, TLT is back at strong support near $116 a share. Support is at about $15.75 a share.
Chart Courtesy of StockCharts.com
What If?
This support level has held since back in early February and was tested several times during that month.
What happens if TLT breaks support at $15.75?
A decisive break of this level would likely result in steep losses in coming weeks that could reach the $14.50 level.
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