Overall HCSG gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. Both in the recent history as in the last year, HCSG has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- Looking at the yearly performance, HCSG did better than 91% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by HCSG over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- HCSG is part of the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are 80 other stocks in this industry. HCSG outperforms 91% of them.
- HCSG 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 HCSG is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month HCSG has a been trading in the 17.85 - 19.59 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, HCSG also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 19.63. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 19.02, 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.
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 18.19 to 19.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 17.26 to 17.35. 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 19.63 to 19.87. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 HCSG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for HCSG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 91.47 | POSITIVE | HCSG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.47% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCSG is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCSG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCSG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.46 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HCSG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests HCSG has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 66.43 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HCSG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.87 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HCSG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.85 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for HCSG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.88 | 18.26 | 1.62 (8.16%) | 12.26% |
| An entry @19.88. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @18.26. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.62 points, which is 8.16%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 12.26% 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.
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HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP / HCSG FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to HCSG.
Can you provide the trend direction for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP?
The current trend direction for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP?
HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) has an RSI value of 54.4568. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for HCSG stock?
The MACD indicator for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) has a value of 0.00387273, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the short term momentum for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP?
The short term momentum for HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP (HCSG) is neutral.