Overall FOLD gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. Both in the recent history as in the last year, FOLD has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- FOLD is one of the better performing stocks in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 79% of 524 stocks in the same industry.
- FOLD 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.
- FOLD is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
- Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
- FOLD has an average volume of 12120300 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- Looking at the yearly performance, FOLD did better than 93% of all other stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
- In the last month FOLD has a been trading in a tight range between 14.26 and 14.38.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, FOLD also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 14.26, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 14.26 to 14.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @11.87 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @11.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 14.28 to 14.39. 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 FOLD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FOLD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 93.44 | POSITIVE | FOLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 93.44% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FOLD is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FOLD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FOLD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 78.46 | OVERBOUGHT | The high RSI value suggests FOLD may be overbought. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.14 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FOLD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 12.12 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests FOLD may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.29 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FOLD suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 70.94 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FOLD suggests a strong trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.29 | 14.25 | 0.04 (0.28%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @14.29. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @14.25. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.04 points, which is 0.28%. | For a 0.07% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of FOLD. 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.
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AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC / FOLD FAQ
What is the technical rating for FOLD stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to FOLD.
What is the trend direction for FOLD stock?
The current trend direction for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC (FOLD) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC?
AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC (FOLD) has an RSI value of 78.4626. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.
What is the MACD signal for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC (FOLD) stock?
The MACD indicator for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC (FOLD) has a value of -0.140126, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC?
The buy/sell signal for AMICUS THERAPEUTICS INC (FOLD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.