NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES (NSSC) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:NSSC - US6304021057 - Common Stock
43.8 USD
+0.43 (+0.99%)
43.8 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, NSSC scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, NSSC is showing a nice and steady performance.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
NSSC 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.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NSSC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 86% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
NSSC is an average performer in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry, it outperforms 58% of 123 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month NSSC has a been trading in the 41.59 - 45.03 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.
NSSC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 43.81. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 43.66, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
29.13
44.36
6 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 43.05 to 43.66. 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 41.93 to 41.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @35.78 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @34.92 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @33.91 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @29.42 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 43.81 to 43.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 NSSC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for NSSC is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 86 | POSITIVE | NSSC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 86% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NSSC is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NSSC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NSSC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 62.62 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NSSC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.22 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests NSSC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 68.04 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for NSSC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.56 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for NSSC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 38.14 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for NSSC suggests a strong trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.93 | 43.04 | 0.89 (2.03%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @43.93. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @43.04. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.89 points, which is 2.03%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.51%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of NSSC. 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.
43.8
+0.43 (+0.99%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Performance
% Chg0.99%
1 Week2.82%
2 Weeks0.64%
1 Month3.23%
3 Month43.98%
6 Month91.43%
12 Month13.47%
2 Year138.43%
3 Year54.12%
5 Year263.18%
10 Year1199.7%
15 Year4877.27%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.14
ATR(20)%2.56%
ATR Inc1.49%
Range Today0.72
ADR(20)1.07
ADR(20)%2.43%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS86
Mansfield2.33
10 Day High44.34
10 Day Low41.59
20 Day High45.03
20 Day Low41.59
52 Week High45.03
52 Week Low19
CS1 End43.66
CR1 Start43.81
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.57%
DER(5)-1.86%
Volume259.70K
Volume Incr-36.37%
Vol(5)250.52K
Vol(50)405.40K