FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FFBC - US3202091092 - Common Stock
25.82 USD
-0.2 (-0.77%)
25.82 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to FFBC. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, FFBC is only an average performer.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month FFBC has a been trading in the 24.96 - 27.05 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, FFBC turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 52% of all stocks.
FFBC is an average performer in the Banks industry, it outperforms 40% of 392 stocks in the same industry.
FFBC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so FFBC is lagging the market.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
FFBC has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 25.78, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
22.46
27.68
We found 5 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 25.26 to 25.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @24.69 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @24.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @23.40 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @22.69 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 25.93 to 26.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @27.41 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 FFBC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FFBC is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 52.56 | NEUTRAL | FFBC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FFBC is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FFBC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of FFBC is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 50.16 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FFBC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.08 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FFBC has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 52.95 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FFBC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.13 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for FFBC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 20.61 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for FFBC suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.94 | 25.25 | 0.69 (2.66%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @25.94. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @25.25. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.69 points, which is 2.66%. | For a 0.67% 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 FFBC. 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.
25.82
-0.2 (-0.77%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg-0.77%
1 Week1.53%
2 Weeks-0.31%
1 Month-2.57%
3 Month6.04%
6 Month4.11%
12 Month4.07%
2 Year31.73%
3 Year22.49%
5 Year115.08%
10 Year35.32%
15 Year54.8%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.59
ATR(20)%2.13%
ATR Inc17.45%
Range Today0.83
ADR(20)0.53
ADR(20)%2.06%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS52.56
Mansfield-0.98
10 Day High26.61
10 Day Low24.96
20 Day High27.05
20 Day Low24.96
52 Week High31.18
52 Week Low21.1
CS1 End25.78
CR1 Start25.93
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.91%
DER(5)0.86%
Volume433.90K
Volume Incr63.82%
Vol(5)822.88K
Vol(50)483.33K