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MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MFM - US5527381066

5.35 USD
-0.01 (-0.19%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 8:20:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

4

Taking everything into account, MFM scores 4 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, MFM was a medium performer in the overall market. The medium term is still looking fine, but we see some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, MFM turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 42% of all stocks.
MFM is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MFM is lagging the market.
In the last month MFM has a been trading in a tight range between 5.31 and 5.49.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST / MFM Weekly stock chart
MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST / MFM Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is only medium, MFM does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 5.30, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

4.92

5.61

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • Support @5.30 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 5.08 to 5.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 4.97 to 4.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 5.35 to 5.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @5.55 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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 MFM is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for MFM is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength42.22NEUTRALMFM is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of MFM is below the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MFM is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MFM is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)44.56NEUTRALThe RSI value for MFM is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MFM has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)20.04NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MFM is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.21LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MFM suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.55NEUTRALThe ADX value for MFM suggests a possible start of a new 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)
MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST / MFM Daily stock chart

MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

NYSE:MFM (12/23/2025, 8:20:00 PM)

5.35

-0.01 (-0.19%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.19%
1 Week0%
2 Weeks-1.47%
1 Month0.56%
3 Month0.38%
6 Month3.68%
12 Month0.38%
2 Year3.48%
3 Year3.28%
5 Year-19.91%
10 Year-21.32%
15 Year-16.54%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.06
ATR(20)%1.21%
ATR Inc-13.02%
Range Today0.05
ADR(20)0.06
ADR(20)%1.18%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS42.22
3 months CRS51.62
6 months CRS49.29
Mansfield-0.94
10 Day High5.47
10 Day Low5.33
20 Day High5.49
20 Day Low5.31
52 Week High5.59
52 Week Low4.94
CS1 End5.3
CR1 Start5.35
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.47%
DER(5)1.49%
Volume157.60K
Volume Incr5.27%
Vol(5)164.60K
Vol(50)129.14K

MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST / MFM FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to MFM.


What is the current trend direction of MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) stock?

The current trend direction for MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for MFM stock?

MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) has an RSI value of 44.5627. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) stock?

The MACD indicator for MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) has a value of -0.00601525, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) stock?

The short term momentum for MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (MFM) is negative.