CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) Technical Analysis
NYSE:CF • US1252691001
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CF Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall CF gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. 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.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- Looking at the yearly performance, CF did better than 88% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by CF over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- CF is one of the better performing stocks in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 80% of 82 stocks in the same industry.
- CF has an average volume of 5083550 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- CF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CF is lagging the market.
- In the last month CF has a been trading in the 109.71 - 141.96 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
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CF Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, CF also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 136.00. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 115.68, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for CF 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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CF Support and Resistance Analysis
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 112.68 to 115.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @79.95 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @74.51 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @70.14 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 136.00 to 137.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
CF 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 CF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for CF is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 88.31 | POSITIVE | CF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.31% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of CF is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CF is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of CF is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.29 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for CF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.5 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests CF has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 34.28 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for CF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.78 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for CF suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.34 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for CF suggests a weak or negative trend. |
CF Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
CF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128.89 | 112.67 | 16.22 (12.58%) | 7.95% |
| An entry @128.89. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @112.67. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 16.22 points, which is 12.58%. | When investing 7.95% 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.
CF Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC / CF TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to CF.
What is the current trend direction of CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) stock?
The current trend direction for CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC?
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) has an RSI value of 51.2906. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the support and resistance level for CF stock?
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) has a support level at 115.68 and a resistance level at 136. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of CF support and resistance levels.