PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:PFG • US74251V1026
Taking everything into account, PFG scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, PFG was a medium performer in the overall market. The medium term is still looking fine, but we see some doubts in the very recent evolution.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
- PFG is part of the Insurance industry. There are 149 other stocks in this industry. PFG outperforms 75% of them.
- PFG is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so PFG is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month PFG has a been trading in the 89.24 - 97.88 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 1631630 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- 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 58% of all stocks.
Although the technical rating is only medium, PFG does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 97.34. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 92.27, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 90.39 to 92.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 88.48 to 88.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 81.60 to 83.46. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @79.71 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 97.34 to 97.50. 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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for PFG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 58.83 | NEUTRAL | PFG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of PFG is below a declining 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) | 49.69 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PFG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.1 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests PFG has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 61 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for PFG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.17 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for PFG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.06 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for PFG suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97.51 | 90.77 | 6.74 (6.91%) | 14.48% |
| An entry @97.51. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @90.77. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 6.74 points, which is 6.91%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 14.48% 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.
PFG Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP / PFG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to PFG.
What is the trend direction for PFG stock?
The current trend direction for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for PFG stock?
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has an RSI value of 49.6882. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What are the support and resistance levels for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) stock?
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP (PFG) has a support level at 92.27 and a resistance level at 97.34. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of PFG support and resistance levels.