FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) Technical Analysis
NYSE:FF • US36116M1062
Overall FF gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, FF is only an average performer.
- FF is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. 62% of 207 stocks in the same industry do better.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days. In combination with the strong move down this is a bad signal.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FF is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
- FF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so FF is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month FF has a been trading in the 3.74 - 4.94 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, FF 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 4.58. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 4.22, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 4.22 to 4.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 3.19 to 3.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @3.10 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 4.58 to 4.59. 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 FF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.64 | POSITIVE | FF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.64% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of FF is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FF is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FF is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.43 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FF has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 25.97 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 6.06 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for FF suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 52.59 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.39 | 4.21 | 0.17 (3.99%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @4.38. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @4.21. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.17 points, which is 3.99%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of FF. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
FF Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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FUTUREFUEL CORP / FF FAQ
What is the technical rating for FF stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to FF.
Can you provide the trend direction for FUTUREFUEL CORP?
The current trend direction for FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for FUTUREFUEL CORP?
FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) has an RSI value of 53.4326. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for FF stock?
The MACD indicator for FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) has a value of -0.0409317, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for FF stock?
The short term momentum for FUTUREFUEL CORP (FF) is positive.