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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock

47.8 CAD
+0.14 (+0.29%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to MFC. Although MFC is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
MFC is one of the better performing stocks in the Insurance industry, it outperforms 83% of 80 stocks in the same industry.
MFC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so MFC is performing more or less in line with the market.
MFC has an average volume of 5661130 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, MFC outperforms 58% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
In the last month MFC has a been trading in the 44.77 - 49.82 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Weekly stock chart
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

MFC has an excellent technical rating and also presents 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 support zone below the current price at 47.54, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

40.77

48.79

We found 5 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 46.76 to 47.54. 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 45.14 to 45.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @44.34 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @43.49 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 41.18 to 41.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 48.27 to 48.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MFC.CA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MFC.CA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength58.53NEUTRALMFC.CA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MFC.CA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MFC.CA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MFC.CA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)63.02NEUTRALThe RSI value for MFC.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MFC.CA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)51.84NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MFC.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.8LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MFC.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)34.63POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for MFC.CA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
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
48.3246.751.57 (3.25%)25.00%
An entry @48.32. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @46.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.57 points, which is 3.25%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.81%.

  • 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.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Daily stock chart

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

TSX:MFC (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

47.8

+0.14 (+0.29%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg0.29%
1 Week-1.04%
2 Weeks2.09%
1 Month6.13%
3 Month12.5%
6 Month11.6%
12 Month5.36%
2 Year79.83%
3 Year97.28%
5 Year116%
10 Year117.47%
15 Year234.73%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.92
ATR(20)%1.8%
ATR Inc6.19%
Range Today0.78
ADR(20)0.83
ADR(20)%1.74%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS58.53
3 months CRS73.95
6 months CRS56.41
Mansfield0.27
10 Day High49.82
10 Day Low46.1
20 Day High49.82
20 Day Low44.77
52 Week High49.82
52 Week Low36.93
CS1 End47.54
CR1 Start48.27
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.03%
DER(5)-0.78%
Volume3.72M
Volume Incr12.78%
Vol(5)7.05M
Vol(50)5.66M

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC.CA FAQ

What is the technical rating for MFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to MFC.CA.


What is the trend direction for MFC stock?

The current trend direction for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) has an RSI value of 63.0195. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?

The short term momentum for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) has a support level at 47.54 and a resistance level at 48.27. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MFC.CA support and resistance levels.