POOL CORP (POOL) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:POOL - US73278L1052 - Common Stock
324.78 USD
-1.2 (-0.37%)
327 USD
+2.22 (+0.68%)
Overall POOL gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. Although POOL is a bad performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, POOL 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!
POOL is one of the better performing stocks in the Distributors industry, it outperforms 71% of 22 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month POOL has a been trading in the 299.99 - 334.60 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.
POOL is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so POOL is lagging the market.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, POOL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 321.39, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
282.14
375.54
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 308.14 to 321.39. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 284.99 to 291.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 324.79 to 333.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @371.82 from a horizontal line in the weekly 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for POOL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for POOL is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 37.46 | NEUTRAL | POOL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of POOL is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of POOL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of POOL is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.14 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for POOL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.65 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests POOL has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 77.62 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for POOL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.82 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for POOL suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 23.14 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for POOL suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333.64 | 308.13 | 25.51 (7.65%) | 13.08% |
| An entry @333.64. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @308.13. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 25.51 points, which is 7.65%. | When investing 13.08% 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.
324.78
-1.2 (-0.37%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryDistributors
Performance
% Chg-0.37%
1 Week-2.65%
2 Weeks4.53%
1 Month0.94%
3 Month12.57%
6 Month1.45%
12 Month-10.87%
2 Year-8.8%
3 Year2.06%
5 Year-2.92%
10 Year349.21%
15 Year1518.24%
Volatility
ATR(14)8.44
ATR(20)%2.82%
ATR Inc-42.69%
Range Today5.68
ADR(20)8.52
ADR(20)%2.62%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS37.46
Mansfield-1.19
10 Day High334.6
10 Day Low299.99
20 Day High334.6
20 Day Low299.99
52 Week High395.6
52 Week Low282.22
CS1 End321.39
CR1 Start324.79
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.04%
DER(5)-0.33%
Volume400.90K
Volume Incr-17.77%
Vol(5)420.24K
Vol(50)522.70K