We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to GILD. Both in the recent history as in the last year, GILD has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, GILD also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 126.17. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 121.80, 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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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 116.02 to 121.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 108.90 to 112.56. 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 126.17 to 128.07. 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 GILD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for GILD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 86.53 | POSITIVE | GILD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 86.53% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GILD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GILD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GILD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.37 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GILD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.03 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests GILD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 83.78 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests GILD may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.84 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GILD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.94 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for GILD suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128.08 | 122.49 | 5.59 (4.36%) | 22.91% |
| An entry @128.08. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @122.49. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 5.59 points, which is 4.36%. | When investing 22.91% 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.
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GILEAD SCIENCES INC / GILD FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to GILD.
What is the current trend direction of GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) stock?
The current trend direction for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for GILEAD SCIENCES INC?
GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) has an RSI value of 56.3675. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for GILEAD SCIENCES INC?
The MACD indicator for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) has a value of 0.029647, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for GILD stock?
The short term momentum for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) is positive.