AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:APEI - Nasdaq - US02913V1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to APEI. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
APEI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. 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 29.45. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 26.15, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for APEI in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 25.99 to 26.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @23.29 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @20.82 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @17.26 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 29.45 to 29.74. 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 APEI is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for APEI is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 94.23 | POSITIVE | APEI has a high relative strength, it outperformed 94.23% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of APEI is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of APEI is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of APEI is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.45 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for APEI is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.36 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests APEI has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 35.18 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for APEI is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.16 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for APEI suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.53 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for APEI suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.79 | 25.98 | 1.81 (6.50%) | 15.39% |
| An entry @27.79. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @25.98. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.81 points, which is 6.50%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.39% 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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