GDL FUND (GDL) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GDL - US3615701048
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to GDL. Although GDL is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
Although the technical rating is only medium, GDL does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 8.55. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 8.51, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- 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.
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 8.49 to 8.51. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 8.27 to 8.35. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Support @8.01 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 7.82 to 7.86. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 8.55 to 8.63. 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 GDL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for GDL is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 56.98 | NEUTRAL | GDL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GDL is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GDL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GDL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.24 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GDL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests GDL has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 75.2 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GDL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.63 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for GDL suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 42.78 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for GDL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.64 | 8.48 | 0.16 (1.85%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @8.64. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @8.48. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.16 points, which is 1.85%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.46%. |
- 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.
NYSE:GDL (11/28/2025, 7:34:55 PM)
8.55
+0.06 (+0.71%)
GDL FUND / GDL FAQ
What is the technical rating for GDL stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to GDL.
Can you provide the trend direction for GDL FUND?
The current trend direction for GDL FUND (GDL) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for GDL FUND?
GDL FUND (GDL) has an RSI value of 56.2429. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for GDL FUND (GDL) stock?
The MACD indicator for GDL FUND (GDL) has a value of 0.0028347, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the support and resistance level for GDL stock?
GDL FUND (GDL) has a support level at 8.51 and a resistance level at 8.55. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of GDL support and resistance levels.