F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FFIV - US3156161024 - Common Stock
324.98 USD
-2.2 (-0.67%)
324.98 USD
0 (0%)
Overall FFIV gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, FFIV is showing a nice and steady performance.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, FFIV did better than 84% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by FFIV over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
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 316.52 - 337.39 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.
FFIV is an average performer in the Communications Equipment industry, it outperforms 59% of 48 stocks in the same industry.
FFIV has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 321.95, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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261.90
337.95
4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 306.72 to 321.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @298.99 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @283.80 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @264.55 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 325.35 to 328.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @334.60 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 FFIV is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FFIV is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 84.89 | POSITIVE | FFIV has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.89% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of FFIV is below 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) | 53.16 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.54 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FFIV has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 51.24 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.16 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for FFIV suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 28.82 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FFIV suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328.71 | 317.65 | 11.06 (3.36%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @328.71. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @317.65. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 11.06 points, which is 3.36%. | For a 0.84% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
324.98
-2.2 (-0.67%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Performance
% Chg-0.67%
1 Week0.03%
2 Weeks-1.13%
1 Month2.88%
3 Month8.28%
6 Month35.83%
12 Month47.78%
2 Year114.38%
3 Year127.4%
5 Year144.46%
10 Year194.9%
15 Year176.11%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.27
ATR(20)%2.16%
ATR Inc-22.58%
Range Today6.04
ADR(20)6.85
ADR(20)%2.11%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84.89
Mansfield0.46
10 Day High334.25
10 Day Low317.66
20 Day High337.39
20 Day Low316.52
52 Week High337.39
52 Week Low213.24
CS1 End321.95
CR1 Start325.35
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.54%
DER(5)-1.34%
Volume236.00K
Volume Incr-19.65%
Vol(5)351.16K
Vol(50)474.11K