AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) Technical Analysis
NYSE:AWR • US0298991011
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AWR Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to AWR. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AWR is only an average performer.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- AWR 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 AWR is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month AWR has a been trading in the 74.26 - 81.24 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, AWR outperforms 47% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
- AWR is part of the Water Utilities industry. There are 14 other stocks in this industry, AWR did better than 53% of them.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
AWR Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AWR Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, AWR also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 75.90, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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AWR Support and Resistance Analysis
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 73.96 to 75.90. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Strong support @72.18 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 70.10 to 70.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @79.47 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @80.80 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
AWR Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
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 AWR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AWR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 47.59 | NEUTRAL | AWR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AWR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AWR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AWR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.36 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AWR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.26 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests AWR has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 80.15 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests AWR may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.41 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AWR suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.32 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for AWR suggests a weak or negative trend. |
AWR Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
AWR Example Setup
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79.48 | 74.25 | 5.23 (6.58%) | 15.20% |
| An entry @79.48. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @74.25. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 5.23 points, which is 6.58%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.20% 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.
AWR Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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AMERICAN STATES WATER CO / AWR TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to AWR.
What is the current trend direction of AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) stock?
The current trend direction for AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for AWR stock?
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) has an RSI value of 59.3596. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for AWR stock?
The buy/sell signal for AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for AMERICAN STATES WATER CO?
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO (AWR) has a support level at 75.9 and a resistance level at 79.47. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of AWR support and resistance levels.