HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBC1.DE) Stock Technical Analysis
FRA:HBC1 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB0005405286 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall HBC1 gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. In the last year, HBC1 was one of the better performers, although we are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term time frames.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HBC1 is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 83% of all stocks. On top of that, HBC1 also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
HBC1 is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is negative. It is probably better to wait until this picture becomes clearer.
HBC1 is an average performer in the Banks industry, it outperforms 49% of 96 stocks in the same industry.
HBC1 is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so HBC1 is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month HBC1 has a been trading in a tight range between 10.10 and 10.58.
HBC1 has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 10.25, 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.
More info and screens
8.28
10.94
We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 10.04 to 10.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @8.90 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @8.52 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @8.36 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 10.37 to 10.46. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @10.83 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 HBC1.DE is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for HBC1.DE is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 83.54 | POSITIVE | HBC1.DE has a high relative strength, it outperformed 83.54% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of HBC1.DE is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HBC1.DE is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HBC1.DE is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 46.56 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HBC1.DE is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests HBC1.DE has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 27.78 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HBC1.DE is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.54 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for HBC1.DE suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.9 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for HBC1.DE suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.47 | 10.09 | 0.38 (3.63%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @10.47. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @10.09. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.38 points, which is 3.63%. | For a 0.91% 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.
FRA:HBC1 (6/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.26
-0.04 (-0.39%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg-0.39%
1 Week-0.97%
2 Weeks-1.72%
1 Month-2.43%
3 Month-3.86%
6 Month10.99%
12 Month26.49%
2 Year43.2%
3 Year65.43%
5 Year149.64%
10 Year26.21%
15 Year36.64%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.15
ATR(20)%1.54%
ATR Inc6.67%
Range Today0.2
ADR(20)0.15
ADR(20)%1.48%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS83.54
Mansfield0.74
10 Day High10.58
10 Day Low10.1
20 Day High10.58
20 Day Low10.1
52 Week High11.68
52 Week Low7.15
CS1 End10.25
CR1 Start10.37
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.41%
DER(5)1.57%
Volume14.84K
Volume Incr58.38%
Vol(5)627.99K
Vol(50)760.28K