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AUTOCANADA INC (ACQ.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - TSX:ACQ - CA05277B2093 - Common Stock

34.06 CAD
-0.47 (-1.36%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, ACQ scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, ACQ is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, ACQ did better than 91% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by ACQ over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
ACQ is part of the Specialty Retail industry. There are 16 other stocks in this industry. ACQ outperforms 93% of them.
ACQ is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
ACQ is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AUTOCANADA INC / ACQ Weekly stock chart
AUTOCANADA INC / ACQ Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, ACQ also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 34.53. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 34.05, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

14.22

35.68

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 33.91 to 34.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @33.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @28.80 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @14.36 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 34.53 to 35.33. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for ACQ.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for ACQ.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength91.17POSITIVEACQ.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.17% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACQ.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACQ.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACQ.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.63NEUTRALThe RSI value for ACQ.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.28NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests ACQ.CA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)58.48NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for ACQ.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.12MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for ACQ.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)54.77POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for ACQ.CA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
35.3433.901.44 (4.07%)24.54%
An entry @35.34. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @33.90. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.44 points, which is 4.07%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 24.54% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of ACQ. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AUTOCANADA INC / ACQ Daily stock chart

AUTOCANADA INC

TSX:ACQ (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

34.06

-0.47 (-1.36%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Performance
% Chg-1.36%
1 Week-1.19%
2 Weeks-2.27%
1 Month10.44%
3 Month56.6%
6 Month94.41%
12 Month119.74%
2 Year40.28%
3 Year50.44%
5 Year87.87%
10 Year31.71%
15 Year588.08%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.99
ATR(20)%3.12%
ATR Inc-7.21%
Range Today0.99
ADR(20)1.04
ADR(20)%3.04%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.17
Mansfield4.95
10 Day High35.48
10 Day Low33.57
20 Day High35.48
20 Day Low30.92
52 Week High35.48
52 Week Low14.03
CS1 End34.05
CR1 Start34.53
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.98%
DER(5)-1.07%
Volume30.01K
Volume Incr-50.71%
Vol(5)28.51K
Vol(50)52.98K