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RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:REFR - US7609111072 - Common Stock

1.89 USD
-0.02 (-1.05%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 1:30:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, REFR scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, REFR is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that REFR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 83% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
REFR is part of the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. There are 123 other stocks in this industry, REFR did better than 67% of them.
REFR is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so REFR is lagging the market.
In the last month REFR has a been trading in the 1.53 - 2.10 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC / REFR Weekly stock chart
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC / REFR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

REFR has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 1.99. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

0.98

2.11

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • Support @1.67 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 1.39 to 1.39. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @0.99 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 1.99 to 2.04. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @2.09 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for REFR is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for REFR is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength83.86POSITIVEREFR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 83.86% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of REFR is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of REFR is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of REFR is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)53.51NEUTRALThe RSI value for REFR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests REFR has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)66.67NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for REFR is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)9.75HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for REFR suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.06NEUTRALThe ADX value for REFR suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
2.051.660.39 (19.02%)5.26%
An entry @2.05. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @1.66. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.39 points, which is 19.02%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 5.26% 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.
RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC / REFR Daily stock chart

RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC

NASDAQ:REFR (11/28/2025, 1:30:01 PM)

1.89

-0.02 (-1.05%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Performance
% Chg-1.05%
1 Week7.39%
2 Weeks1.07%
1 Month2.72%
3 Month40%
6 Month3.56%
12 Month-3.08%
2 Year83.5%
3 Year-19.57%
5 Year-35.49%
10 Year-62.35%
15 Year-62.8%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.19
ATR(20)%9.75%
ATR Inc-25.74%
Range Today0.13
ADR(20)0.18
ADR(20)%9.62%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS83.86
3 months CRS94.03
6 months CRS43.19
Mansfield0.92
10 Day High2.1
10 Day Low1.58
20 Day High2.1
20 Day Low1.53
52 Week High2.7
52 Week Low0.93
CS1 End1.67
CR1 Start1.99
Volume & EV
DER(3)-11.71%
DER(5)-4.29%
Volume24.20K
Volume Incr-46.84%
Vol(5)66.88K
Vol(50)90.20K

RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC / REFR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to REFR.


What is the trend direction for REFR stock?

The current trend direction for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC?

RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) has an RSI value of 53.5131. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) stock?

The short term momentum for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) is positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) stock?

RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) has a support level at 1.67 and a resistance level at 1.99. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of REFR support and resistance levels.