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ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:ECF - US2890741067

12.06 USD
+0.07 (+0.58%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, ECF scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, ECF is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
ECF 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 ECF is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month ECF has a been trading in the 11.31 - 12.16 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, ECF outperforms 67% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME / ECF Weekly stock chart
ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME / ECF Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is only medium, ECF does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 12.03, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

8.23

12.67

We found 5 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 11.76 to 12.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 11.26 to 11.57. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @9.28 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @8.79 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @8.31 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 12.41 to 12.54. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for ECF is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for ECF is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength67.92NEUTRALECF is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ECF is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of ECF is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ECF is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.06NEUTRALThe RSI value for ECF is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.04POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests ECF has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)88.15OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests ECF may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.93LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for ECF suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)14.7NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for ECF suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
12.1711.750.42 (3.45%)25.00%
An entry @12.17. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @11.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.42 points, which is 3.45%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.86%.

  • 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.
ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME / ECF Daily stock chart

ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME

NYSEARCA:ECF (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

12.06

+0.07 (+0.58%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.58%
1 Week3.38%
2 Weeks1.94%
1 Month0.71%
3 Month0.17%
6 Month16.07%
12 Month25.36%
2 Year52.47%
3 Year37.51%
5 Year-20.34%
10 Year67.04%
15 Year61.88%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.2
ATR(20)%1.93%
ATR Inc-21.21%
Range Today0.2
ADR(20)0.22
ADR(20)%1.8%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS67.92
3 months CRS40.82
6 months CRS77.65
Mansfield0.25
10 Day High12.16
10 Day Low11.52
20 Day High12.16
20 Day Low11.31
52 Week High12.59
52 Week Low8.15
CS1 End12.03
CR1 Start12.41
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.87%
DER(5)0.39%
Volume53.40K
Volume Incr48.1%
Vol(5)46.08K
Vol(50)36.46K

ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME / ECF FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to ECF.


What is the current trend direction of ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) stock?

The current trend direction for ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for ECF stock?

ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) has an RSI value of 59.0618. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME?

The short term momentum for ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) stock?

The buy/sell signal for ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.