GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

TSX:GWO-PR-R • CA39138C7594

22.04 CAD
+0.05 (+0.23%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, GWO-PR-R scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although GWO-PR-R is a bad performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

  • 68% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than GWO-PR-R.
  • Warning: GWO-PR-R has an average volume of 6410 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.
  • GWO-PR-R 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 GWO-PR-R is lagging the market slightly.
  • GWO-PR-R is an average performer in the Insurance industry, it outperforms 45% of 80 stocks in the same industry.
  • In the last month GWO-PR-R has a been trading in a tight range between 21.78 and 22.15.
  • Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP / GWO-PR-R Weekly stock chart
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP / GWO-PR-R Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, GWO-PR-R does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 22.03, 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

19.35

22.86

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 21.21 to 22.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @20.55 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 19.55 to 19.55. 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 22.63 to 22.63. 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 GWO-PR-R.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for GWO-PR-R.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength32.89NEUTRALGWO-PR-R.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO-PR-R.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO-PR-R.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO-PR-R.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.59NEUTRALThe RSI value for GWO-PR-R.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests GWO-PR-R.CA has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)64.69NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for GWO-PR-R.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.56LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for GWO-PR-R.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)7.21NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for GWO-PR-R.CA 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
22.1121.970.14 (0.63%)25.00%
An entry @22.11. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @21.97. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.14 points, which is 0.63%.For a 0.16% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP / GWO-PR-R Daily stock chart

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP

TSX:GWO-PR-R (3/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

22.04

+0.05 (+0.23%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg0.23%
1 Week0.32%
2 Weeks0.23%
1 Month1.24%
3 Month-0.05%
6 Month2.23%
12 Month4.45%
2 Year19.06%
3 Year10.92%
5 Year-11.05%
10 Year2.8%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.09
ATR(20)%0.56%
ATR Inc-48.15%
Range Today0.01
ADR(20)0.09
ADR(20)%0.39%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS32.89
3 months CRS30.23
6 months CRS36.44
Mansfield-0.54
10 Day High22.1
10 Day Low21.98
20 Day High22.15
20 Day Low21.78
52 Week High22.72
52 Week Low19.45
CS1 End22.03
CR1 Start22.63
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)-0.22%
Volume2.82K
Volume Incr197.01%
Vol(5)10.71K
Vol(50)6.41K

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP / GWO-PR-R.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to GWO-PR-R.CA.


What is the trend direction for GWO-PR-R stock?

The current trend direction for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for GWO-PR-R stock?

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) has an RSI value of 54.5949. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for GWO-PR-R stock?

The MACD indicator for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) has a value of 0.00306037, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP?

The buy/sell signal for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.8 PERP (GWO-PR-R.CA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.