PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PFG - US74251V1026 - Common Stock
82.36 USD
-0.75 (-0.9%)
82.36 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, PFG scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, PFG was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
PFG 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 PFG is performing more or less in line with the market.
In the last month PFG has a been trading in the 79.45 - 86.05 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
PFG has an average volume of 1244240 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
The long and short term trends are both neutral. This gives a pretty neutral overall picture!
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, PFG turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 48% of all stocks.
PFG is part of the Insurance industry. There are 147 other stocks in this industry, PFG did better than 65% of them.
PFG has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 81.96, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 81.69 to 81.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 79.15 to 80.06. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @75.53 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 82.66 to 84.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @86.95 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for PFG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for PFG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 48.94 | NEUTRAL | PFG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of PFG is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PFG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PFG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.95 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PFG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.11 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests PFG has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 42.2 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for PFG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.33 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for PFG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.93 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for PFG suggests a weak or negative 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)
82.36
-0.75 (-0.9%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg-0.9%
1 Week-2.67%
2 Weeks-0.1%
1 Month3.68%
3 Month2.03%
6 Month6.95%
12 Month-3.93%
2 Year11.55%
3 Year-8.16%
5 Year65.41%
10 Year60.05%
15 Year202.35%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.91
ATR(20)%2.33%
ATR Inc22.67%
Range Today2.94
ADR(20)1.86
ADR(20)%2.26%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS48.94
3 months CRS74.27
6 months CRS60.47
Mansfield-0.43
10 Day High86.05
10 Day Low80
20 Day High86.05
20 Day Low79.45
52 Week High90.31
52 Week Low68.39
CS1 End81.96
CR1 Start82.66
Volume & EV
DER(3)-4.2%
DER(5)-4.59%
Volume1.13M
Volume Incr-6.99%
Vol(5)1.22M
Vol(50)1.24M
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP / PFG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to PFG.
Can you provide the trend direction for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
The current trend direction for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is Bearish.
What is the RSI signal for PFG stock?
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has an RSI value of 49.9456. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for PFG stock?
The MACD indicator for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has a value of -0.114727, indicating a bearish trend.