AMZN – Amazon.com, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical | Internet Retail | Website

Quick Stats

Trend Signal
$258.63
Last Close
Official EOD price – basis for all calculations
▲ Long
Swing Trend
Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control
+24%
Signal Edge
Strong positive edge across 1 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage
48.5
Trend Strength (ADX)
Strong trend – directional signals reliable
Options Signals
2%
IV-Rank (52w)
Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored
72% / 28%
Call / Put Flow
Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow
Last Trendchange Signal
05.08.26
Date
Signal entry date
$272.65
Entry Price
Closing price at signal date
3d
Days Held
Trading days since signal
-4.84%
+10d
Return after 10 trading days
+20d
Not yet reached
+30d
Not yet reached
+60d
Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +2 / 7

AMZN shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Options Signal Highlight

Latest AMZN Reports

Aug 19, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
May 28, 2026

AMZN Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026  ·  Close: $258.63  ·  ATR14: $2.89

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +2 / 7

AMZN shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Indicator Signal Detail
Swing Trend ▲ Long Primary directional bias
Momentum ▼ Down · -1d Strength: -0.11 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX) 48.5 – Strong ADX38: 22.6
Volatility (HV30) 53.0% – Rising HV90: 37.9% | HV180: 34.3%
Vola Compression None Normal range
MA Structure Golden Cross ✓ Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance -0.65 ATR ↑ EMA21: $258.10
GD200 Extension 2.9 ATR – Normal GD20: -0.4 | GD50: 1.2 | GD100: 1.0
🟡 Downside Momentum Easing
Downward momentum has run -1 days but strength is decreasing (-0.11). The move may be exhausting.
💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 48.5 (Strong)
A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 22.6. Trend-following has clear edge here.
🔺 Volatility Rising
HV30: 53.0% | HV90: 37.9% | HV180: 34.3%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.
⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish
Golden Cross in place. GD50 $249.73 above GD200 $238.33 by 4.78%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).
📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating
Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($258.10) with -0.65 ATR distance and growing.
📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance
GD20: $261.38 (-0.4 ATR) | GD50: $249.73 (1.2 ATR) | GD100: $251.64 (1.0 ATR) | GD200: $238.33 (2.9 ATR). ATR14: $2.89.

Monthly Performance History

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2010 -6.34 -0.40 9.02 4.01 -8.75 -11.34 6.25 3.96 18.54 7.49 7.89 1.95 34.43
2011 -7.91 0.69 6.31 8.70 -2.24 6.28 6.22 -2.75 1.74 0.72 -9.34 -12.19 -6.04
2012 8.61 0.13 12.48 17.09 -7.45 9.67 1.74 6.97 2.60 -7.59 8.58 0.22 40.13
2013 3.18 -0.28 0.28 -2.98 8.45 4.05 6.78 -8.05 8.25 13.42 9.64 1.65 54.98
2014 -9.87 4.61 -6.51 -11.33 1.51 5.16 -5.84 10.41 -5.82 -3.78 10.77 -4.80 -22.02
2015 14.91 4.30 -3.52 13.91 1.50 0.74 22.58 -4.14 3.09 20.20 5.80 -0.47 119.07
2016 -7.85 -3.88 2.52 10.21 5.69 -0.53 4.57 0.18 8.65 -5.61 -4.44 0.84 17.72
2017 9.26 1.52 3.92 3.76 4.89 -2.81 3.58 -1.56 -1.73 T
15.23
6.62 0.61 55.17
2018 22.03 8.81 -3.09 T
14.15
2.99 3.55 3.71 11.99 -1.79 -20.27 1.48 T
-15.26
26.32
2019 T
11.67
0.84 T
6.52
6.19 -7.14 T
11.87
-2.88 -4.26 -3.01 2.36 T
0.52
T
3.72
20.06
2020 5.83 -6.01 -0.22 T
29.68
6.84 11.65 9.93 10.90 -10.01 T
-5.75
5.44 T
1.14
71.60
2021 T
0.61
-7.48 -1.65 T
9.69
-4.83 T
6.88
-3.07 4.18 T
-5.58
T
2.72
5.69 -3.18 4.64
2022 -12.22 1.57 T
7.84
-24.01 -3.45 -12.72 T
23.17
-6.37 -11.59 -11.60 -0.26 -12.04 -50.71
2023 T
20.17
-10.39 T
12.06
2.97 18.16 6.18 2.66 4.80 -7.96 2.80 T
6.64
3.34 77.04
2024 3.51 10.97 1.21 -3.30 T
-1.43
8.36 -5.18 -3.03 T
5.72
0.69 5.03 4.12 46.33
2025 7.93 -10.59 -7.20 -4.03 T
7.79
6.17 6.19 6.64 -2.56 T
10.69
-8.18 -1.31 4.81
2026 T
5.65
-13.57 -0.06 T
25.88
0.89 -8.77 12.36 T
-8.94
14.19

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Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for AMZN:

Date Entry Price Days Held +10d +20d +30d +60d
05.08.26 $272.65 3d -4.84% +0% +0% +0%
08.04.26 $221.25 49d +12.95% +23.64% +19.71% +17.56%
06.01.26 $240.93 26d -4.12% -0.96% -0.96% +9.93%
31.10.25 $244.22 8d -2.72% -4.65% -4.65% -2.29%
07.05.25 $188.71 41d +8.14% +9.81% +12.62% +22.41%
09.09.24 $175.40 44d +9.24% +6.33% +7.75% +30.47%
06.05.24 $188.70 15d -2.12% -2.95% -2.46% +4.89%
03.11.23 $138.60 66d +3.05% +6.08% +8.2% +39.26%
29.03.23 $100.25 66d -2.41% +4.72% +9.92% +74.02%
12.01.23 $95.27 24d +4.15% +3.12% +6.18% +8.78%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for AMZN: 24%

Range N 10d 20d 30d 60d Signal
>20% 1 +24.57% +19.9% +26.39% +64.61% Hold
10-15% 2 +13.74% +22.38% +17.92% +1.93% Close
7-10% 2 +8.69% +8.07% +10.18% +26.44% Hold
5-7% 2 +5.92% +6.92% +13.12% +26.67% Hold
3-5% 3 +3.5% +2.72% +4.45% +20.33% Hold
1-3% 6 +1.4% +1% +1.44% +6.79% Close
0-1% 3 +0.73% +5.64% +5.21% +3.37% Close
-1-0% 5 -0.65% +3.06% +3.31% +23.07% Neg
-3-1% 5 -2.28% -0.07% +0.72% +13.84% Neg
-5-3% 4 -4.48% -1.98% -0.46% +2.48% Neg
-10-7% 1 -7.74% -4.55% -4.55% +0% Neg
Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 15.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)
2%
Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).
Call / Put Flow
72% / 28%
More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.
GEX (Mio.)
5,049,620.4
Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.
GEX Flip Strike
$262.50 · 1.5%
GEX flip strike is very close to spot price. Crossing this level can trigger a regime change – from suppressed to amplified volatility.
Max Pain
$257.50 · 0.4%
Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.
Spot Price
$258.63
Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

AMZN GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

AMZN GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 2% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (72% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages
Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid
Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels
Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility
Risks
Time decay (theta) works against the position every day
Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid
Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration
FAQ: Long Call
What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 2% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages
Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side
Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle
An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously
Risks
Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid
Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches
If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless
FAQ: Long Straddle
What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

MetricValue
Market Cap$2.83 T
PE Ratio (TTM)21.13
Forward PE25.27
PEG Ratio1.48
EV/EBITDA17.53
Price/Sales3.65
Price/Book5.13
Beta1.45

Profitability

MetricValue
Gross Margin50.77%
Operating Margin13.69%
Net Margin17.44%
ROE30.56%
ROA6.59%

Analyst Consensus (59 Analysts)

MetricValue
Median Target$325
High Target$400
Low Target$230

About Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon.com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, fire tablets, fire TVs, echo, ring, blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. In addition, the company offers programs that enable sellers to sell their products in its stores; and programs that allow authors, independent publishers, musicians, filmmakers, Twitch streamers, skill and app developers, and others to publish and sell content. Further, it provides compute, storage, Artificial intelligence, database, analytics, machine learning, and other services, as well as advertising services through programs, such as sponsored ads, display, and video advertising. Additionally, the company offers Amazon Prime, a membership program. The company's products offered through its stores include merchandise and content purchased for resale and products offered by third-party sellers. It serves consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, content creators, advertisers, and employees. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

ETF Holdings

Amazon.com, Inc. is included in 6 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF Weight
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QQQ 4.50%
CHAT 4.05%
SPY 3.60%
DIA 2.76%

Frequently Asked Questions – Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

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