HCI GROUP INC (HCI) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:HCI - US40416E1038 - Common Stock
196.92 USD
+1.03 (+0.53%)
195.2 USD
-1.72 (-0.87%)
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to HCI. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, HCI is showing a nice and steady performance.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HCI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by HCI over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
HCI is one of the better performing stocks in the Insurance industry, it outperforms 95% of 147 stocks in the same industry.
HCI is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month HCI has a been trading in the 175.53 - 201.91 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
HCI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 192.68, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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
134.87
203.85
We found 6 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 190.75 to 192.68. 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 184.23 to 184.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @150.23 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @147.10 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @141.35 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @136.23 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- Resistance @201.83 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 HCI is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for HCI is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.97 | POSITIVE | HCI has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.97% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCI is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCI is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCI is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.26 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HCI is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.48 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests HCI has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 59.7 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HCI is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.59 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HCI suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 29.46 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for HCI suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201.84 | 190.74 | 11.10 (5.50%) | 18.18% |
| An entry @201.84. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @190.74. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 11.10 points, which is 5.50%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 18.18% 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.
196.92
+1.03 (+0.53%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg0.53%
1 Week-0.59%
2 Weeks-0.05%
1 Month8.01%
3 Month42.39%
6 Month38.75%
12 Month69.82%
2 Year233.93%
3 Year437.45%
5 Year319.16%
10 Year351.55%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)7.27
ATR(20)%3.59%
ATR Inc-20.8%
Range Today4.12
ADR(20)6.85
ADR(20)%3.48%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS92.97
3 months CRS93.39
6 months CRS82.3
Mansfield2.29
10 Day High201.92
10 Day Low182.92
20 Day High201.92
20 Day Low175.53
52 Week High201.92
52 Week Low105
CS1 End192.68
CR1 Start201.83
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.09%
DER(5)0.17%
Volume108.90K
Volume Incr13.16%
Vol(5)207.78K
Vol(50)161.97K