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LANDAUER INC (LDR) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:LDR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US51476K1034

67.2  -0.05 (-0.07%)

After market: 67.25 +0.05 (+0.07%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to LDR. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, LDR is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that LDR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks. On top of that, LDR also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
LDR is currently trading near its 52 week high. This is a good sign, certainly because the S&P500 Index is not trading near new highs.
LDR 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.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
In the last month LDR has a been trading in a tight range between 67.20 and 67.75.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
LANDAUER INC / LDR Weekly stock chart
LANDAUER INC / LDR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

LDR has an excellent technical rating and 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 support zone below the current price at 67.19, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

46.69

68.78

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 67.03 to 67.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @54.25 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @51.89 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @47.16 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 67.27 to 68.10. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.25
Mansfield1.55
10 Day High67.6
10 Day Low67.2
20 Day High67.75
20 Day Low67.2
52 Week High68.5
52 Week Low41
Performance
1 Week-0.52%
2 Weeks-0.44%
1 Month-0.3%
3 Month22.63%
6 Month32.68%
12 Month53.42%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
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)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)-0.25
RSI(14)60.26
LBB67.13
UBB67.52
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
67.3367.190.14 (0.20%)25.00%
An entry @67.33. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @67.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.14 points, which is 0.20%.For a 0.05% 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 LDR. 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.
LANDAUER INC / LDR Daily stock chart

LANDAUER INC

NYSE:LDR (10/18/2017, 8:04:02 PM)

After market: 67.25 +0.05 (+0.07%)

67.2

-0.05 (-0.07%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.07%
1 Week-0.52%
2 Weeks-0.44%
1 Month-0.3%
3 Month22.63%
6 Month32.68%
12 Month53.42%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.23
ATR(20)%0.39%
ATR Inc-40%
Range Today0.1
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.25
Mansfield1.55
10 Day High67.6
10 Day Low67.2
20 Day High67.75
20 Day Low67.2
52 Week High68.5
52 Week Low41
CS1 End67.19
CR1 Start67.27
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.56%
DER(5)-1.28%
Volume705.80K
Volume Incr125.78%
Vol(5)277.10K
Vol(50)138.60K