Taking everything into account, AKAM scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AKAM is only an average performer.
AKAM has an excellent technical rating and 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 89.52. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 88.34, 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.
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When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 87.35 to 88.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 83.35 to 83.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @75.19 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @73.21 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @71.92 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 89.52 to 90.71. 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 AKAM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AKAM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 53.63 | NEUTRAL | AKAM is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of AKAM is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AKAM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AKAM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.47 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AKAM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.06 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AKAM has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 74.94 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AKAM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.27 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AKAM suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 26.2 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for AKAM suggests a strong trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.72 | 87.34 | 3.38 (3.73%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @90.72. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @87.34. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.38 points, which is 3.73%. | For a 0.93% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% 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.
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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC / AKAM FAQ
What is the technical rating for AKAM stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to AKAM.
What is the current trend direction of AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) stock?
The current trend direction for AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for AKAM stock?
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) has an RSI value of 56.4748. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the short term momentum for AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The short term momentum for AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) is positive.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The buy/sell signal for AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC (AKAM) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.