KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) Technical Analysis
NYSE:KOS • US5006881065
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KOS Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall KOS gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, KOS is showing a nice and steady performance.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- KOS is one of the better performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, it outperforms 95% of 209 stocks in the same industry.
- KOS 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 KOS is leading the market.
- In the last month KOS has a been trading in the 1.89 - 3.02 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- KOS has an average volume of 27280100 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 KOS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 97% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
KOS Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KOS Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, KOS also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 2.65, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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KOS Support and Resistance Analysis
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 2.63 to 2.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Support @2.50 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @1.92 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @2.93 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 2.98 to 2.99. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
KOS 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 KOS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for KOS is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 97.83 | POSITIVE | KOS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 97.83% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KOS is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KOS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KOS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 61.57 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KOS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.02 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests KOS has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.63 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KOS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 8.52 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for KOS suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 37.47 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for KOS suggests a strong trend. |
KOS Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
KOS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 2.62 | 0.32 (10.88%) | 9.19% |
| An entry @2.94. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @2.62. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.32 points, which is 10.88%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 9.19% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of KOS. 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.
KOS Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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+0.23 (+8.55%)
KOSMOS ENERGY LTD / KOS TA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KOS.
What is the trend direction for KOS stock?
The current trend direction for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for KOS stock?
KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) has an RSI value of 61.5733. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD?
The buy/sell signal for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What is the support and resistance level for KOS stock?
KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) has a support level at 2.65 and a resistance level at 2.93. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of KOS support and resistance levels.