F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FFIV - Nasdaq - US3156161024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to FFIV. 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.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, FFIV did better than 89% of all other stocks. On top of that, FFIV also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
FFIV 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 FFIV is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month FFIV has a been trading in the 284.27 - 307.00 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 part of the Communications Equipment industry. There are 48 other stocks in this industry, FFIV did better than 68% of them.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, FFIV also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 297.09, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
More info and screens
252.27
313.72
We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 286.48 to 297.09. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @280.59 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @266.67 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 254.82 to 256.53. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @302.41 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- 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 | 89.45 | POSITIVE | FFIV has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.45% 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) | 57.12 | 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) | 58.99 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.94 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FFIV suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 12.78 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302.42 | 288.75 | 13.67 (4.52%) | 22.12% |
| An entry @302.42. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @288.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 13.67 points, which is 4.52%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 22.12% 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.
300.62
+2.8 (+0.94%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Performance
% Chg0.94%
1 Week2.56%
2 Weeks-0.55%
1 Month1.6%
3 Month11.33%
6 Month10.12%
12 Month69.52%
2 Year89.98%
3 Year79.62%
5 Year121.21%
10 Year124.11%
15 Year242.28%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.45
ATR(20)%1.94%
ATR Inc-40.85%
Range Today2.84
ADR(20)5.73
ADR(20)%1.91%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.45
Mansfield0.76
10 Day High307
10 Day Low288.76
20 Day High307
20 Day Low284.27
52 Week High313
52 Week Low177.13
CS1 End297.09
CR1 Start302.41
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.28%
DER(5)-0.57%
Volume362.30K
Volume Incr-13.47%
Vol(5)428.10K
Vol(50)430.50K