F5 INC (FFIV) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FFIV - US3156161024 - Common Stock
317.23 USD
+3 (+0.95%)
317.23 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, FFIV scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. 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 88% 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 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 294.89 - 334.00 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 65% of them.
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 315.20, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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329.74
We found 6 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 311.97 to 315.20. 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 299.95 to 303.35. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @286.48 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @273.52 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @258.71 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @238.36 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 318.32 to 326.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 | 88.65 | POSITIVE | FFIV has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.65% 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) | 56.24 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.12 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FFIV has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 43.21 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FFIV is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.7 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for FFIV suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 26.31 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326.49 | 311.96 | 14.53 (4.45%) | 22.47% |
| An entry @326.49. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @311.96. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 14.53 points, which is 4.45%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 22.47% 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.
317.23
+3 (+0.95%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Performance
% Chg0.95%
1 Week0.6%
2 Weeks-1.41%
1 Month5.97%
3 Month12.45%
6 Month7.33%
12 Month59.4%
2 Year93.83%
3 Year101.98%
5 Year139.73%
10 Year161.29%
15 Year262.84%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.53
ATR(20)%2.7%
ATR Inc-22.91%
Range Today6.84
ADR(20)7.41
ADR(20)%2.34%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.65
Mansfield0.89
10 Day High327.83
10 Day Low308.41
20 Day High334
20 Day Low294.89
52 Week High334
52 Week Low197.34
CS1 End315.2
CR1 Start318.32
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.56%
DER(5)1.34%
Volume312.50K
Volume Incr-39.67%
Vol(5)343.68K
Vol(50)499.32K