NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) Technical Analysis
NYSE:NLSN • GB00BWFY5505
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NLSN Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to NLSN. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, NLSN is showing a nice and steady performance.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NLSN is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 96% of all stocks.
- NLSN is one of the better performing stocks in the Professional Services industry, it outperforms 95% of 87 stocks in the same industry.
- A new 52 week high is currently being made by NLSN, which is a very good signal! Especially since the S&P500 is only trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so NLSN is leading the market.
- NLSN has an average volume of 5255680 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- In the last month NLSN has a been trading in a tight range between 27.69 and 28.00.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
NLSN Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NLSN Setup Rating and Analysis
Although NLSN has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal 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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NLSN Support and Resistance Analysis
21.99
When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 26.99 to 27.88. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @25.83 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @25.27 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 23.94 to 23.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @22.21 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 27.99 to 28.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
NLSN 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 NLSN is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for NLSN is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 96.7 | POSITIVE | NLSN has a high relative strength, it outperformed 96.7% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NLSN is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NLSN is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NLSN is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 68.13 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NLSN is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests NLSN has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 94.44 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests NLSN may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.26 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for NLSN suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 36.29 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for NLSN suggests a strong trend. |
NLSN Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
NLSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.02 | 27.68 | 0.34 (1.21%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @28.02. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @27.68. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.34 points, which is 1.21%. | For a 0.30% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
NLSN Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
27.98
+0.01 (+0.04%)
NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC / NLSN TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to NLSN.
What is the trend direction for NLSN stock?
The current trend direction for NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for NLSN stock?
NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) has an RSI value of 68.1311. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC?
The MACD indicator for NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) has a value of -0.0398068, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the short term momentum for NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC?
The short term momentum for NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC (NLSN) is positive.