MKS INC (MKSI) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:MKSI • US55306N1046
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MKSI Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall MKSI gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, MKSI is showing a nice and steady performance.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MKSI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 97% of all stocks. On top of that, MKSI also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- MKSI is part of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are 115 other stocks in this industry. MKSI outperforms 90% of them.
- MKSI 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 MKSI is performing more or less in line with the market.
- MKSI has an average volume of 1589130 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- In the last month MKSI has a been trading in the 200.50 - 247.90 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
- Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
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MKSI Setup Rating and Analysis
MKSI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. We notice that large players showed an interest for MKSI in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
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MKSI Support and Resistance Analysis
193.89
When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 225.13 to 226.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 209.99 to 213.16. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @195.85 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 235.56 to 239.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 260.75 to 262.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
MKSI 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 MKSI is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for MKSI is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 97.97 | POSITIVE | MKSI has a high relative strength, it outperformed 97.97% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MKSI is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of MKSI is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MKSI is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.23 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MKSI is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.35 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests MKSI has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 63.43 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MKSI is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 6.37 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for MKSI suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.55 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for MKSI suggests a weak or negative trend. |
MKSI Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
MKSI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239.25 | 225.12 | 14.13 (5.91%) | 16.93% |
| An entry @239.25. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @225.12. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 14.13 points, which is 5.91%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 16.93% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MKSI. 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.
MKSI Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
234.66
-1.3 (-0.55%)
MKS INC / MKSI TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to MKSI.
Can you provide the trend direction for MKS INC?
The current trend direction for MKS INC (MKSI) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for MKSI stock?
MKS INC (MKSI) has an RSI value of 52.2338. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for MKSI stock?
The short term momentum for MKS INC (MKSI) is neutral.
What is the support and resistance level for MKSI stock?
MKS INC (MKSI) has a support level at 226.73 and a resistance level at 235.56. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MKSI support and resistance levels.