KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:KLIC - US5012421013 - Common Stock
36.37 USD
-0.15 (-0.41%)
36.37 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to KLIC. In the last year, KLIC was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
In the last month KLIC has a been trading in the 31.32 - 38.05 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, KLIC turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 42% of all stocks.
KLIC is part of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are 112 other stocks in this industry, KLIC did better than 47% of them.
KLIC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so KLIC is lagging the market.
KLIC has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. 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 37.08. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- 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.
More info and screens
31.58
45.50
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 33.14 to 33.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 31.90 to 32.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 37.08 to 37.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @45.05 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for KLIC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for KLIC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 42.62 | NEUTRAL | KLIC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of KLIC is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KLIC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of KLIC is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.04 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KLIC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests KLIC has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 56.63 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KLIC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.2 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for KLIC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.06 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for KLIC suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.82 | 35.15 | 2.67 (7.06%) | 14.16% |
| An entry @37.82. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @35.15. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.67 points, which is 7.06%. | When investing 14.16% 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.
36.37
-0.15 (-0.41%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg-0.41%
1 Week-3.27%
2 Weeks0.28%
1 Month12.39%
3 Month9.65%
6 Month-4.42%
12 Month-5.7%
2 Year-25.21%
3 Year-5.61%
5 Year62.37%
10 Year296.19%
15 Year487.56%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.99
ATR(20)%3.2%
ATR Inc8.27%
Range Today0.77
ADR(20)1.03
ADR(20)%2.83%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS42.62
Mansfield-1.52
10 Day High38.05
10 Day Low35.16
20 Day High38.05
20 Day Low31.32
52 Week High52.08
52 Week Low26.63
CS1 End33.38
CR1 Start37.08
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.42%
DER(5)-1.87%
Volume1.08M
Volume Incr21.58%
Vol(5)647.44K
Vol(50)495.64K