PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:MD - US58502B1061 - Common Stock
17.21 USD
+0.11 (+0.64%)
17.21 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to MD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, MD is showing a nice and steady performance.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89% of all stocks.
MD is part of the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are 102 other stocks in this industry. MD outperforms 87% of them.
MD 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 MD has a been trading in the 11.90 - 17.28 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, MD also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price.
More info and screens
11.88
17.38
We found 2 important support areas.
- Support @12.35 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @12.00 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for MD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.57 | POSITIVE | MD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.57% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 76.2 | OVERBOUGHT | The high RSI value suggests MD may be overbought. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.13 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests MD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 96.36 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests MD may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.52 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for MD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 46.64 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for MD suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.29 | 15.91 | 1.38 (7.98%) | 12.53% |
| An entry @17.29. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @15.91. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.38 points, which is 7.98%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 12.53% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
17.21
+0.11 (+0.64%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Performance
% Chg0.64%
1 Week1.18%
2 Weeks7.29%
1 Month43.66%
3 Month21.63%
6 Month16.52%
12 Month58.47%
2 Year21.8%
3 Year-3.42%
5 Year-7.37%
10 Year-78.63%
15 Year-25.72%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.5
ATR(20)%3.52%
ATR Inc-49.96%
Range Today0.25
ADR(20)0.55
ADR(20)%3.18%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.57
Mansfield1.48
10 Day High17.28
10 Day Low15.92
20 Day High17.28
20 Day Low11.9
52 Week High17.67
52 Week Low10.06
CS1 End12.35
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.62%
DER(5)-2%
Volume710.10K
Volume Incr-9.49%
Vol(5)804.88K
Vol(50)751.94K