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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Technical Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock

48.85 CAD
-0.23 (-0.47%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall MFC gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. 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 82 stocks in the same industry.
MFC 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.
MFC 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.
MFC has an average volume of 6251190 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.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Weekly stock chart
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, MFC also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 48.71, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

41.52

50.31

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 48.45 to 48.71. 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 46.28 to 46.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 43.91 to 44.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @41.94 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 48.94 to 49.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 Strength58.7NEUTRALMFC.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)56.96NEUTRALThe RSI value for MFC.CA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.15NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MFC.CA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)49.33NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MFC.CA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.54LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MFC.CA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)31.36POSITIVEThe 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
49.8248.441.38 (2.77%)25.00%
An entry @49.82. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @48.44. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.38 points, which is 2.77%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.69%.

  • 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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

48.85

-0.23 (-0.47%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg-0.47%
1 Week0.04%
2 Weeks-1.25%
1 Month1.22%
3 Month10.67%
6 Month15.38%
12 Month10.85%
2 Year66.84%
3 Year102.28%
5 Year115.67%
10 Year135.54%
15 Year184.84%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.66
ATR(20)%1.54%
ATR Inc-34.02%
Range Today0.57
ADR(20)0.71
ADR(20)%1.46%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS58.7
3 months CRS72.06
6 months CRS60.95
Mansfield0.06
10 Day High49.73
10 Day Low48.25
20 Day High49.85
20 Day Low46.59
52 Week High49.85
52 Week Low36.93
CS1 End48.71
CR1 Start48.94
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.51%
DER(5)-0.34%
Volume3.72M
Volume Incr-21.94%
Vol(5)5.79M
Vol(50)6.25M

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 56.9636. 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 48.71 and a resistance level at 48.94. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MFC.CA support and resistance levels.