FOSTER (LB) CO-A (FSTR) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FSTR - US3500601097 - Common Stock
27.41 USD
+0.63 (+2.35%)
27.4 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Overall FSTR gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. Both in the recent history as in the last year, FSTR has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FSTR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 88% of all stocks.
FSTR is part of the Machinery industry. There are 128 other stocks in this industry. FSTR outperforms 87% of them.
FSTR 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 FSTR is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month FSTR has a been trading in the 22.32 - 27.64 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
FSTR has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price.
More info and screens
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30.02
3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 23.28 to 23.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @22.38 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @18.23 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- Resistance @27.95 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 29.72 to 29.72. 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 FSTR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FSTR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 88.25 | POSITIVE | FSTR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.25% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FSTR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FSTR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FSTR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 64.3 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FSTR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.15 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests FSTR has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 90.22 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests FSTR may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.85 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for FSTR suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 28.83 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FSTR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.96 | 25.16 | 2.80 (10.01%) | 9.99% |
| An entry @27.96. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @25.16. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.80 points, which is 10.01%. | When investing 9.99% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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.
27.41
+0.63 (+2.35%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
Performance
% Chg2.35%
1 Week0.85%
2 Weeks3.43%
1 Month12.89%
3 Month40.56%
6 Month34.96%
12 Month38.02%
2 Year44.95%
3 Year180.84%
5 Year104.25%
10 Year123.21%
15 Year-5.29%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.11
ATR(20)%3.85%
ATR Inc7.29%
Range Today0.86
ADR(20)1.01
ADR(20)%3.69%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.25
Mansfield0.72
10 Day High27.64
10 Day Low25.17
20 Day High27.64
20 Day Low22.32
52 Week High29.78
52 Week Low17.16
CS1 End23.61
CR1 Start27.95
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.19%
DER(5)-2.29%
Volume25.40K
Volume Incr-26.94%
Vol(5)27.50K
Vol(50)31.42K