Taking everything into account, AZN scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. 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.
- In the last month AZN has a been trading in the 89.04 - 96.51 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AZN is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 82% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by AZN over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- AZN 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 AZN is lagging the market slightly.
- AZN has an average volume of 6678600 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- AZN is an average performer in the Pharmaceuticals industry, it outperforms 63% of 191 stocks in the same industry.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, AZN also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 90.53, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 89.82 to 91.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 81.15 to 82.21. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @72.26 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 93.05 to 94.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @96.34 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 AZN is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for AZN is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 82.46 | POSITIVE | AZN has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.46% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of AZN is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AZN is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AZN is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 44.14 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AZN is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.48 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AZN has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 33.4 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AZN is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.03 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AZN suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.74 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for AZN suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94.66 | 89.81 | 4.85 (5.12%) | 19.52% |
| An entry @94.66. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @89.81. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 4.85 points, which is 5.12%. | When investing 19.52% 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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ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR / AZN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to AZN.
What is the trend direction for AZN stock?
The current trend direction for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) stock?
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) has an RSI value of 44.1436. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for AZN stock?
The MACD indicator for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) has a value of -0.477587, indicating a bearish trend.
What are the support and resistance levels for ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) stock?
ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR (AZN) has a support level at 90.53 and a resistance level at 93.05. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of AZN support and resistance levels.