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GAFISA S A (GFA) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GFA - US3626074005

8.27
+0.13 (+1.6%)
Last: 12/14/2018, 8:04:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to GFA. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, GFA is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month GFA has a been trading in the 6.78 - 8.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that GFA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 93% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
GFA is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so GFA is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GAFISA S A / GFA Weekly stock chart
GAFISA S A / GFA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Besides having an excellent technical rating, GFA also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 8.28. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

5.45

8.45

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 8.13 to 8.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @6.37 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @5.50 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 8.28 to 8.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 GFA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for GFA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength93.9POSITIVEGFA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 93.9% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GFA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GFA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of GFA is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)63.08NEUTRALThe RSI value for GFA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests GFA has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)82.03OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests GFA may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.44MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for GFA suggests some volalility.
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
8.388.120.26 (3.10%)25.00%
An entry @8.38. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @8.12. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.26 points, which is 3.10%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.78%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of GFA. 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.
GAFISA S A / GFA Daily stock chart

GAFISA S A

NYSE:GFA (12/14/2018, 8:04:02 PM)

8.27

+0.13 (+1.6%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg1.6%
1 Week1.47%
2 Weeks5.62%
1 Month16.97%
3 Month56.63%
6 Month21.62%
12 Month-34.57%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.37
ATR(20)%4.44%
ATR Inc-30.14%
Range Today0.29
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS93.9
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield1.81
10 Day High8.5
10 Day Low7.6
20 Day High8.5
20 Day Low6.78
52 Week High12.99
52 Week Low5.12
CS1 End8.26
CR1 Start8.28
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.45%
DER(5)-3.28%
Volume39.50K
Volume Incr-17.95%
Vol(5)40.32K
Vol(50)46.59K

GAFISA S A / GFA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of GAFISA S A (GFA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to GFA.


What is the trend direction for GFA stock?

The current trend direction for GAFISA S A (GFA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for GFA stock?

GAFISA S A (GFA) has an RSI value of 63.0828. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for GAFISA S A (GFA) stock?

The MACD indicator for GAFISA S A (GFA) has a value of 0.00873796, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for GAFISA S A (GFA) stock?

The short term momentum for GAFISA S A (GFA) is positive.