KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:KEYW
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KEYW Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to KEYW. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, KEYW is showing a nice and steady performance.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- KEYW is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so KEYW is leading the market.
- KEYW is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
- KEYW has an average volume of 1266080 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KEYW is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 96% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
- In the last month KEYW has a been trading in a tight range between 11.22 and 11.29.
KEYW Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KEYW Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, KEYW 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 a support zone below the current price at 11.22, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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KEYW Support and Resistance Analysis
8.59
When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 11.18 to 11.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @9.03 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @8.68 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 11.25 to 11.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
KEYW 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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for KEYW is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for KEYW is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 96.92 | POSITIVE | KEYW has a high relative strength, it outperformed 96.92% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of KEYW is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEYW is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEYW is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 68.26 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KEYW is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.08 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests KEYW has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 26.67 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KEYW is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.22 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for KEYW suggests low volalility. |
KEYW Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
KEYW 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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.26 | 11.22 | 0.04 (0.34%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @11.26. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @11.22. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.04 points, which is 0.34%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.08%. |
- 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.
KEYW Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
11.23
-0.02 (-0.18%)
KEYW HLDG CORP / KEYW TA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for KEYW HLDG CORP?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to KEYW.
What is the trend direction for KEYW stock?
The current trend direction for KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) stock?
KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) has an RSI value of 68.2559. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) stock?
The buy/sell signal for KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What is the support and resistance level for KEYW stock?
KEYW HLDG CORP (KEYW) has a support level at 11.22 and a resistance level at 11.25. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of KEYW support and resistance levels.