AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:AFG - US0259321042 - Common Stock
136.21 USD
+0.35 (+0.26%)
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to AFG. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AFG is only an average performer.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month AFG has a been trading in the 122.73 - 137.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, AFG outperforms 52% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
AFG is part of the Insurance industry. There are 146 other stocks in this industry, AFG did better than 69% of them.
AFG is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so AFG is lagging the market.
AFG has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
More info and screens
115.72
137.57
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 121.81 to 124.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 116.89 to 119.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for AFG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AFG is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 52.25 | NEUTRAL | AFG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFG is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of AFG is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 63.42 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AFG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.36 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests AFG has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 88.45 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests AFG may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.78 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for AFG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 32.4 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for AFG suggests a strong trend. |
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)
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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137.74 | 130.20 | 7.54 (5.48%) | 18.26% |
| An entry @137.74. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @130.20. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 7.54 points, which is 5.48%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 18.26% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
NYSE:AFG (9/2/2025, 3:13:12 PM)
136.21
+0.35 (+0.26%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg0.26%
1 Week0.93%
2 Weeks3.19%
1 Month10.98%
3 Month9.58%
6 Month7.59%
12 Month1.68%
2 Year17.2%
3 Year6.41%
5 Year103.23%
10 Year96.73%
15 Year372.23%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.22
ATR(20)%1.78%
ATR Inc-16.78%
Range Today1.74
ADR(20)2.34
ADR(20)%1.72%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS52.25
Mansfield-0.51
10 Day High137.73
10 Day Low130.21
20 Day High137.73
20 Day Low122.74
52 Week High150.19
52 Week Low114.73
CS1 End124
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.36%
DER(5)-0.51%
Volume158.59K
Volume Incr-8.79%
Vol(5)417.36K
Vol(50)477.11K