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FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:FM - CA3359341052 - Common Stock

29.35 CAD
+0.72 (+2.51%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

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We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to FM. In the last year, FM was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
Looking at the yearly performance, FM did better than 81% of all other stocks. On top of that, FM also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
FM 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 FM is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month FM has a been trading in the 27.06 - 32.07 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.
FM has an average volume of 2458630 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
FM is an average performer in the Metals & Mining industry, it outperforms 52% of 796 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD / FM Weekly stock chart
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD / FM Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, FM 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 28.63, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

18.05

33.30

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 28.36 to 28.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 27.62 to 27.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @24.90 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @18.23 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

3 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 29.36 to 30.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @31.13 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @32.97 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for FM.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for FM.CA is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.55POSITIVEFM.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.55% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of FM.CA is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of FM.CA is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FM.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.66NEUTRALThe RSI value for FM.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.11NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests FM.CA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)32.09NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FM.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.47MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for FM.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.54NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for FM.CA suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
30.0128.351.66 (5.53%)18.08%
An entry @30.01. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @28.35. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.66 points, which is 5.53%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 18.08% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of FM. 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.
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD / FM Daily stock chart

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD

TSX:FM (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

29.35

+0.72 (+2.51%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Performance
% Chg2.51%
1 Week-0.84%
2 Weeks-2.88%
1 Month-3.71%
3 Month21.94%
6 Month44.58%
12 Month53.42%
2 Year164.18%
3 Year-8.22%
5 Year59.25%
10 Year503.91%
15 Year704.55%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.16
ATR(20)%4.47%
ATR Inc-17.98%
Range Today0.85
ADR(20)1.23
ADR(20)%4.19%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.55
3 months CRS82.03
6 months CRS81.47
Mansfield1.97
10 Day High31.25
10 Day Low27.68
20 Day High32.07
20 Day Low27.06
52 Week High33.88
52 Week Low14.41
CS1 End28.63
CR1 Start29.36
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.09%
DER(5)1.42%
Volume3.63M
Volume Incr18.35%
Vol(5)2.56M
Vol(50)2.46M

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD / FM.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to FM.CA.


What is the trend direction for FM stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) stock?

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) has an RSI value of 49.6581. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) stock?

The short term momentum for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) is neutral.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD?

FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (FM.CA) has a support level at 28.63 and a resistance level at 29.36. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FM.CA support and resistance levels.