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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GDX.DE) Stock Technical Analysis

FRA:GDX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US3695501086 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

257.55  -1.85 (-0.71%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to GDX. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, GDX is a bad performer.

65% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than GDX.
GDX is part of the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are 45 other stocks in this industry, of which 68% are performing better than GDX.
Warning: GDX has an average volume of 109 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month GDX has a been trading in the 240.10 - 265.80 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
GDX is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so GDX is lagging the market.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GDX Weekly stock chart
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GDX Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

GDX has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 260.19. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 257.41, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

228.93

265.38

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 257.30 to 257.41. 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 247.47 to 252.57. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @239.41 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 231.24 to 234.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 260.19 to 262.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 GDX.DE is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for GDX.DE is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength35.61NEUTRALGDX.DE is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GDX.DE is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GDX.DE is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of GDX.DE is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.16NEUTRALThe RSI value for GDX.DE is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.38POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests GDX.DE has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)63.27NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for GDX.DE is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.53MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for GDX.DE suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.24NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for GDX.DE 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
262.76257.295.47 (2.08%)25.00%
An entry @262.76. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @257.29. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 5.47 points, which is 2.08%.For a 0.52% 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 GDX. 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.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP / GDX Daily stock chart

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP

FRA:GDX (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

257.55

-1.85 (-0.71%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg-0.71%
1 Week-0.41%
2 Weeks2.63%
1 Month6.58%
3 Month5.99%
6 Month-0.94%
12 Month-1.68%
2 Year27%
3 Year16.49%
5 Year101.05%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)6.25
ATR(20)%2.53%
ATR Inc-38.34%
Range Today3.75
ADR(20)6.03
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
CRS35.61
Mansfield-0.75
10 Day High265.8
10 Day Low249.9
20 Day High265.8
20 Day Low240.1
52 Week High300.3
52 Week Low202
CS1 End257.41
CR1 Start260.19
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)0%
Volume125
Volume Incr-53.7%
Vol(5)66.4
Vol(50)109.72