Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) Technical Analysis
NYSE:ORB • US6855641063
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ORB Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, ORB scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, ORB is only an average performer.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, ORB turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 63% of all stocks.
- ORB is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so ORB is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month ORB has a been trading in the 24.94 - 30.72 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
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ORB Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, ORB also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 29.96. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 28.64, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for ORB in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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ORB Support and Resistance Analysis
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 28.45 to 28.64. 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 25.16 to 25.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 23.53 to 23.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 29.96 to 30.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @30.96 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
ORB 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 ORB is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for ORB is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 63.73 | NEUTRAL | ORB is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ORB is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ORB is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ORB is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 58.91 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ORB is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.03 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests ORB has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.59 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for ORB suggests some volalility. |
ORB Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
ORB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.32 | 28.44 | 1.88 (6.20%) | 16.13% |
| An entry @30.32. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @28.44. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 1.88 points, which is 6.20%. | When investing 16.13% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of ORB. 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.
ORB Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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Orbital Sciences Corp. / ORB TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to ORB.
Can you provide the trend direction for Orbital Sciences Corp.?
The current trend direction for Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for ORB stock?
Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) has an RSI value of 58.9097. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for ORB stock?
The MACD indicator for Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) has a value of -0.0276938, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for Orbital Sciences Corp.?
The buy/sell signal for Orbital Sciences Corp. (ORB) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.