PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PFG - US74251V1026 - Common Stock
84.24 USD
-0.02 (-0.02%)
84.24 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to PFG. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, PFG is a bad performer.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, PFG is a bad performer in the overall market: 63% of all stocks are doing better.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month PFG has a been trading in the 78.11 - 85.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
PFG has an average volume of 1300170 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
PFG is part of the Insurance industry. There are 146 other stocks in this industry, PFG did better than 51% of them.
PFG is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so PFG is lagging the market.
PFG has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 82.89, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 78.86 to 82.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 75.53 to 77.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @72.14 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 90.46 to 91.26. 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 PFG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for PFG is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 37.52 | NEUTRAL | PFG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PFG is above 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) | 65.9 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PFG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.17 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests PFG has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 89.05 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests PFG may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.89 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for PFG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 13.63 | 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85.01 | 80.70 | 4.31 (5.06%) | 19.74% |
| An entry @85.01. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @80.70. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 4.31 points, which is 5.06%. | When investing 19.74% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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.
84.24
-0.02 (-0.02%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg-0.02%
1 Week1.96%
2 Weeks3.1%
1 Month5.33%
3 Month4%
6 Month15.49%
12 Month-3.53%
2 Year24.47%
3 Year-4.41%
5 Year114.79%
10 Year67.94%
15 Year213.86%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.63
ATR(20)%1.89%
ATR Inc8.49%
Range Today1.46
ADR(20)1.57
ADR(20)%1.86%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS37.52
Mansfield-0.69
10 Day High85
10 Day Low80.71
20 Day High85
20 Day Low78.11
52 Week High91.98
52 Week Low68.39
CS1 End82.89
CR1 Start90.46
Volume & EV
DER(3)2%
DER(5)1.17%
Volume1.00M
Volume Incr-2.1%
Vol(5)1.23M
Vol(50)1.30M