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HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:HDI - CA4124221074 - Common Stock

29.57 CAD
-0.11 (-0.37%)
Last: 1/19/2023, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, HDI scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, HDI was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

HDI is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range, which is not a good signal. Certainly not because the S&P500 Index is trading near new highs.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month HDI has a been trading in the 26.75 - 30.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, HDI turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 62% of all stocks.
HDI is part of the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. There are 12 other stocks in this industry, HDI did better than 54% of them.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC / HDI Weekly stock chart
HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC / HDI Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

HDI 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. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 28.74, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for HDI in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
  • 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

26.92

35.31

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 28.02 to 28.74. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 27.19 to 27.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 4 important areas.

  • Resistance @29.58 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Resistance @30.43 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @32.67 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @34.96 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 HDI.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for HDI.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength62.27NEUTRALHDI.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HDI.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HDI.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of HDI.CA is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.15NEUTRALThe RSI value for HDI.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.04POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HDI.CA has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)78.11NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HDI.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.8MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HDI.CA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)30.6POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for HDI.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
29.5928.391.20 (4.06%)24.66%
An entry @29.59. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @28.39. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.20 points, which is 4.06%.When investing 24.66% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • 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.
HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC / HDI Daily stock chart

HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC

TSX:HDI (1/19/2023, 7:00:00 PM)

29.57

-0.11 (-0.37%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Performance
% Chg-0.37%
1 Week0.24%
2 Weeks3.54%
1 Month8.12%
3 Month29.13%
6 Month-0.84%
12 Month-28.07%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.74
ATR(20)%2.8%
ATR Inc-18.27%
Range Today0.53
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS62.27
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield-0.19
10 Day High30.5
10 Day Low28.4
20 Day High30.5
20 Day Low26.75
52 Week High49.58
52 Week Low22.66
CS1 End28.74
CR1 Start29.58
Volume & EV
DER(3)13.97%
DER(5)13.32%
Volume40.53K
Volume Incr97.05%
Vol(5)77.70K
Vol(50)47.51K

HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC / HDI.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to HDI.CA.


Can you provide the trend direction for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC?

The current trend direction for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for HDI stock?

HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) has an RSI value of 58.1475. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) stock?

The MACD indicator for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) has a value of 0.0376144, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) stock?

The buy/sell signal for HARDWOODS DISTRIBUTION INC (HDI.CA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.