ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) Technical Analysis

NYSE:HQLUS87911K1007

Current stock price

16.18 USD
-0.01 (-0.06%)
At close:
16.3 USD
+0.12 (+0.74%)
After Hours:

HQL Technical Rating and Analysis

4

Taking everything into account, HQL scores 4 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, HQL was one of the better performers, although we are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term time frames.

  • Looking at the yearly performance, HQL did better than 71% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by HQL over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
  • HQL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so HQL is performing more or less in line with the market.
  • The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
  • In the last month HQL has a been trading in the 15.66 - 17.11 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.

HQL Weekly and Daily overview Charts

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Weekly stock chart
ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Daily stock chart

HQL Setup Rating and Analysis

7

HQL has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 16.15, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

HQL Support and Resistance Analysis

15.71

17.93

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 15.87 to 16.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We can see 3 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 16.43 to 16.76. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @17.26 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 17.75 to 17.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

HQL 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 HQL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for HQL is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength71.05POSITIVEHQL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 71.05% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of HQL is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of HQL is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HQL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)42.08NEUTRALThe RSI value for HQL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests HQL has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)44.18NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HQL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.16MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HQL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)13.31NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for HQL suggests a weak or negative trend.

HQL 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)

HQL Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Daily stock chart

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR

NYSE:HQL (3/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.3 +0.12 (+0.74%)

16.18

-0.01 (-0.06%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.06%
1 Week-2.35%
2 Weeks-0.74%
1 Month-3.52%
3 Month-6.09%
6 Month8.66%
12 Month25.62%
2 Year18.71%
3 Year16.15%
5 Year-17.91%
10 Year-9.81%
15 Year34.61%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.36
ATR(20)%2.16%
ATR Inc-11.74%
Range Today0.42
ADR(20)0.32
ADR(20)%2.01%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS71.05
3 months CRS36.07
6 months CRS79.99
Mansfield0.68
10 Day High16.92
10 Day Low16.08
20 Day High17.11
20 Day Low15.66
52 Week High17.8
52 Week Low10.55
CS1 End16.15
CR1 Start16.43
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.58%
DER(5)0.44%
Volume107.90K
Volume Incr-25.99%
Vol(5)95.12K
Vol(50)125.80K

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL TA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to HQL.


What is the trend direction for HQL stock?

The current trend direction for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) stock?

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) has an RSI value of 42.0761. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR?

The MACD indicator for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) has a value of -0.0123188, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the short term momentum for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR?

The short term momentum for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) is negative.