$AAPL Chart Update

I have been very bullish on AAPL for the last few months for many reasons. First, I believe that AAPL has phenomenal fundamentals and is poised to grow at a faster rate over the coming years. I believe that with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, AAPL's margins will increase along with the ASP. This should help EPS and Revenue grow at a much faster pace. Second, AAPL has an amazing growth opportunity in China, and I think that this should increase earnings substantially. Lastly, Apple Pay and the iWatch should keep investors excited for the time being. Regardless of whether you think these products/services will make a dent in AAPL's earnings, it is enough to keep investors optimistic that AAPL is continuing to innovate. Putting aside how great a company AAPL is, it is important to look at the technicals to see where the stock is heading next.

With the recent breakout in AAPL I took a look at where the stock is right now, technically.

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As you can see, there are many bullish signs on AAPL's chart. The two biggest positives are the positive MACD and the fact that it broke out above its prior high. It had been in a range for over 7 weeks, and the breakout could signal a sharp move higher. I see 3 possible scenarios for AAPL going into year end (A lot of it will depend on the SPY).

1st: SPY Rallies into Year-End and ends above 2000 (Maybe around 2050). If this is the case I think AAPL will hit $112-$115 by Year-End.

2nd: SPY stays range-bound and ends the year around 1950. If this is the case I think AAPL will end between $105-$110. It depends how well AAPL acts when the SPY falls. When the SPY was in its corrective stage in early October, AAPL held up really well. If this is the case, AAPL should hold its ground as the SPY falls, and make its way to $110 by year-end.

3rd: SPY Falls back down below the 200dma and re-tests the low of 1820. If this is the case I see AAPL ending they year between $100-$105. I find that this scenario is least likely. We are entering a seasonally strong period for the market, I expect any dip to be bought and for us to stay above the 200dma.

I believe that the SPY is on track to end the year around 200 (2000 on SPX). I maintain my price target on AAPL of $110 by year-end, with possible upside to $112. I am Currently Long July 95 calls. My plan is to wait until AAPL gets to 110 and then roll the July 95 calls to the January 2016 calls (Not sure which strike yet).

Max Ganik (Maxzak) is a 19-year-old stock and option trader. As of June 2016, Max has been a member of Option Millionaires for over 3 years, and has been a contributor for over 2 years. Max regularly writes blogs for Option Millionaires and has also presented webinars.

Max is the founder of Ganik Market Strategies. He is a member of the Leaders Investment Club. Max has been interviewed by the New York Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV. He was also the first high school member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Max is currently a member of the University of Michigan's premier investment club, Michigan Interactive Investments.

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