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ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HQL - US87911K1007

17.04 USD
-0.15 (-0.87%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 3:32:12 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Overall HQL gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. Both in the recent history as in the last year, HQL has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
HQL 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 HQL has a been trading in the 15.66 - 17.70 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HQL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 84% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Weekly stock chart
ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, HQL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 17.75. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

12.88

17.93

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 16.85 to 16.95. 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 15.93 to 15.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @15.60 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @13.01 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • 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.
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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for HQL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength84.9POSITIVEHQL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.9% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HQL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HQL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HQL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.54NEUTRALThe RSI value for HQL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.04NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests HQL has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)53.58NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HQL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.42MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HQL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.99NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for HQL suggests a weak or negative 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
17.2016.840.36 (2.09%)25.00%
An entry @17.20. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @16.84. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.36 points, which is 2.09%.For a 0.52% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of HQL. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • 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.
ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL Daily stock chart

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR

NYSE:HQL (12/5/2025, 3:32:12 PM)

17.04

-0.15 (-0.87%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.87%
1 Week-1.66%
2 Weeks0.06%
1 Month5.46%
3 Month20.04%
6 Month34.19%
12 Month20.38%
2 Year27.71%
3 Year20.97%
5 Year-12.96%
10 Year-27.28%
15 Year59.61%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.41
ATR(20)%2.42%
ATR Inc-31.65%
Range Today0.37
ADR(20)0.39
ADR(20)%2.28%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84.9
3 months CRS88.56
6 months CRS86.53
Mansfield1.1
10 Day High17.7
10 Day Low16.35
20 Day High17.7
20 Day Low15.67
52 Week High17.8
52 Week Low10.55
CS1 End16.95
CR1 Start17.75
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.81%
DER(5)-2.77%
Volume202.13K
Volume Incr-43.22%
Vol(5)106.28K
Vol(50)205.29K

ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR / HQL FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to HQL.


Can you provide the trend direction for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR?

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 54.5422. 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 -0.0359568, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for HQL stock?

The buy/sell signal for ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTOR (HQL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.