AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (AGIO) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:AGIO - US00847X1046 - Common Stock
41.74 USD
-1.71 (-3.94%)
41.74 USD
0 (0%)
Overall AGIO gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, AGIO is a bad performer.
69% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than AGIO.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month AGIO has a been trading in the 36.39 - 43.69 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
AGIO is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 534 other stocks in this industry, AGIO did better than 49% of them.
AGIO is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so AGIO is lagging the market.
AGIO has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 38.95, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
More info and screens
27.34
43.89
When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 38.75 to 38.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 35.00 to 36.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @27.62 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 41.92 to 42.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @43.46 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 AGIO is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AGIO is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 31.79 | NEUTRAL | AGIO is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AGIO is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AGIO is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AGIO is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.69 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AGIO is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.07 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests AGIO has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.9 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AGIO is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.72 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AGIO suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 24.05 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for AGIO suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42.35 | 39.70 | 2.65 (6.26%) | 15.98% |
| An entry @42.35. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @39.70. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.65 points, which is 6.26%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.98% 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.
41.74
-1.71 (-3.94%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-3.94%
1 Week0.87%
2 Weeks-2.02%
1 Month11.84%
3 Month4.35%
6 Month41.73%
12 Month-7.43%
2 Year98.67%
3 Year51.56%
5 Year4.17%
10 Year-42.71%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.53
ATR(20)%3.72%
ATR Inc24.19%
Range Today2.3
ADR(20)1.53
ADR(20)%3.67%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS31.79
3 months CRS63.46
6 months CRS84.21
Mansfield0.23
10 Day High43.69
10 Day Low39.71
20 Day High43.69
20 Day Low36.39
52 Week High62.58
52 Week Low23.42
CS1 End38.95
CR1 Start41.92
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.81%
DER(5)1.85%
Volume364.57K
Volume Incr6.72%
Vol(5)606.22K
Vol(50)652.32K