AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:AVD • US0303711081
Overall AVD gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. In the last year, AVD was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- AVD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AVD is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month AVD has a been trading in the 4.65 - 5.55 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, AVD outperforms 65% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
- AVD is an average performer in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 52% of 83 stocks in the same industry.
AVD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. We notice that large players showed an interest for AVD in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
- 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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We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 4.92 to 4.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 3.86 to 3.91. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- Resistance @5.36 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @5.58 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 5.82 to 5.82. 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 AVD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AVD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 65.03 | NEUTRAL | AVD is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AVD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AVD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AVD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 64.92 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AVD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests AVD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 77.91 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AVD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.32 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AVD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 37.28 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for AVD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.37 | 4.91 | 0.46 (8.57%) | 11.67% |
| An entry @5.37. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @4.91. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.46 points, which is 8.57%. | When investing 11.67% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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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AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP / AVD FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to AVD.
Can you provide the trend direction for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP?
The current trend direction for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP?
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) has an RSI value of 64.9179. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for AVD stock?
The MACD indicator for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) has a value of 0.000423884, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP?
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) has a support level at 4.98 and a resistance level at 5.36. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of AVD support and resistance levels.