F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FFIV - Nasdaq - US3156161024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, FFIV scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, FFIV was one of the better performers in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is slightly mixed.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FFIV is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks. On top of that, FFIV also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
FFIV is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month FFIV has a been trading in the 283.79 - 301.83 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
FFIV is an average performer in the Communications Equipment industry, it outperforms 67% of 50 stocks in the same industry.
FFIV has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 295.43, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 292.60 to 294.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 282.56 to 286.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @261.52 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 251.90 to 253.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @238.36 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 310.19 to 310.61. 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 FFIV is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FFIV is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 91.05 | POSITIVE | FFIV has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.05% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FFIV is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FFIV is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FFIV is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.22 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.14 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FFIV has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 64.75 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.84 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FFIV suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 11.05 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for FFIV suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310.62 | 283.78 | 26.84 (8.64%) | 11.57% |
| An entry @310.62. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @283.78. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 26.84 points, which is 8.64%. | When investing 11.57% 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.
300.13
+4.01 (+1.35%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Performance
% Chg1.35%
1 Week0.58%
2 Weeks2.61%
1 Month1.88%
3 Month23.77%
6 Month16.42%
12 Month72.53%
2 Year87.13%
3 Year76.94%
5 Year117.9%
10 Year120.75%
15 Year237.15%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.15
ATR(20)%1.84%
ATR Inc-28.01%
Range Today4.16
ADR(20)5.35
ADR(20)%1.78%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.05
Mansfield1.06
10 Day High301.83
10 Day Low283.79
20 Day High301.83
20 Day Low283.79
52 Week High313
52 Week Low170.21
CS1 End295.43
CR1 Start310.19
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.46%
DER(5)-0.16%
Volume272.01K
Volume Incr52.98%
Vol(5)641.70K
Vol(50)488.60K