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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:GWO - CA39138C1068 - Common Stock

67.42 CAD
-0.81 (-1.19%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, GWO scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, GWO is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that GWO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by GWO over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
GWO is part of the Insurance industry. There are 81 other stocks in this industry. GWO outperforms 98% of them.
GWO is currently making a new 52 week high. This is a strong signal. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month GWO has a been trading in the 63.60 - 68.56 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
GWO has an average volume of 1747820 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC / GWO Weekly stock chart
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC / GWO Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Besides having an excellent technical rating, GWO also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 67.22, 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

50.49

68.91

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 67.08 to 67.22. 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 62.94 to 64.14. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @59.12 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 55.61 to 56.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @52.36 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @51.00 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 67.44 to 68.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for GWO.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength74.2POSITIVEGWO.CA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.2% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of GWO.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.92NEUTRALThe RSI value for GWO.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.14NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests GWO.CA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)78.28NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for GWO.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.33LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for GWO.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)40.18POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for GWO.CA suggests a strong 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
68.2467.071.17 (1.71%)25.00%
An entry @68.24. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @67.07. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.17 points, which is 1.71%.For a 0.43% 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 GWO. 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.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC / GWO Daily stock chart

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC

TSX:GWO (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

67.42

-0.81 (-1.19%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg-1.19%
1 Week-0.4%
2 Weeks0.13%
1 Month5.74%
3 Month15.56%
6 Month28.69%
12 Month45.21%
2 Year50.22%
3 Year91.05%
5 Year130.89%
10 Year94.18%
15 Year159.91%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.86
ATR(20)%1.33%
ATR Inc30.55%
Range Today1.43
ADR(20)0.88
ADR(20)%1.3%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.2
3 months CRS78.36
6 months CRS72.08
Mansfield0.96
10 Day High68.56
10 Day Low66.93
20 Day High68.56
20 Day Low63.6
52 Week High68.56
52 Week Low44.89
CS1 End67.22
CR1 Start67.44
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.69%
DER(5)0.26%
Volume1.40M
Volume Incr-34.62%
Vol(5)1.19M
Vol(50)1.75M

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC / GWO.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to GWO.CA.


What is the current trend direction of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) stock?

The current trend direction for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for GWO stock?

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) has an RSI value of 60.9234. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for GWO stock?

The MACD indicator for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) has a value of -0.143335, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC?

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) has a support level at 67.22 and a resistance level at 67.44. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of GWO.CA support and resistance levels.