Zinc futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) moved above a minor resistance at ₹212 last week. This has opened the room for the contract to extend the corrective rally, which began last week, after taking support at ₹205.
On the upside, the contract could appreciate to ₹232 – its 50-day moving average – in the near-term. A breach of this level can turn the medium-term trend bullish, where the price could rise to ₹260.
But if the contract falls from here, it could find support in the price band of ₹200-205. Subsequent support levels are at ₹180 and ₹170. However, note that the broader trend remains bearish, calling for caution.
Trade strategy
Despite the overall bear trend, we suggested going long two weeks ago, since the support band of ₹200-205 has held true. The long was recommended at ₹212, with stop-loss at ₹200.
After we advised the buy trade, the contract softened to ₹205 and has now rebounded to ₹214, rallying past ₹212. Since chances for the extension of this upmove appear high, traders can hold this trade.
Going ahead, when the price touches ₹228, tighten the stop-loss to ₹222. Book profits at ₹232. Note that the target has been revised down from ₹235.