PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) Technical Analysis
NYSE:MD • US58502B1061
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MD Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to MD. MD has been one of the better performers in the overall market. Some doubts were observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was again very positive.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- 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. We also observe that the gains produced by MD over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- MD is one of the better performing stocks in the Health Care Providers & Services industry, it outperforms 86% of 100 stocks in the same industry.
- MD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so MD is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month MD has a been trading in the 20.33 - 23.57 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
MD Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MD Setup Rating and Analysis
MD has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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MD Support and Resistance Analysis
20.05
When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 22.50 to 22.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 20.80 to 21.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 20.25 to 20.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- Resistance @23.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
MD 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 MD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.02 | POSITIVE | MD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.02% 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) | 62.99 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.09 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests MD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 75.03 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.93 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for MD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 29.23 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for MD suggests a strong trend. |
MD Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
MD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.16 | 22.49 | 0.67 (2.89%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @23.16. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @22.49. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.67 points, which is 2.89%. | For a 0.72% 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 MD. 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.
MD Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
22.76
-0.09 (-0.39%)
PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC / MD TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to MD.
Can you provide the trend direction for PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC?
The current trend direction for PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC?
PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) has an RSI value of 62.9881. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for MD stock?
The short term momentum for PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) is positive.
What is the buy/sell signal for MD stock?
The buy/sell signal for PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC (MD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.