STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SF - US8606301021 - Common Stock
129.2 USD
-2.36 (-1.79%)
129.2 USD
0 (0%)
Overall SF gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. Although SF is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
SF is one of the better performing stocks in the Capital Markets industry, it outperforms 79% of 235 stocks in the same industry.
SF is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month SF has a been trading in the 124.67 - 134.74 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.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that SF is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 76% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, SF also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 129.67, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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7 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 128.18 to 128.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 124.49 to 124.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 121.54 to 122.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 115.24 to 116.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @110.09 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @82.91 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @78.21 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 129.83 to 133.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 SF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for SF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 76.66 | POSITIVE | SF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 76.66% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of SF is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SF is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SF is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.65 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.16 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SF has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 54.97 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.08 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for SF suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.07 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for SF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129.84 | 127.80 | 2.04 (1.57%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @129.84. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @127.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.04 points, which is 1.57%. | For a 0.39% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of SF. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
129.2
-2.36 (-1.79%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Performance
% Chg-1.79%
1 Week-3.02%
2 Weeks1.21%
1 Month-0.51%
3 Month17.24%
6 Month17.47%
12 Month13.45%
2 Year77.11%
3 Year91.66%
5 Year149.33%
10 Year479.2%
15 Year353.09%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.67
ATR(20)%2.08%
ATR Inc38.17%
Range Today3.38
ADR(20)2.65
ADR(20)%2.05%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS76.66
3 months CRS87.27
6 months CRS79.07
Mansfield0.73
10 Day High134.74
10 Day Low124.93
20 Day High134.74
20 Day Low124.67
52 Week High134.74
52 Week Low73.27
CS1 End129.67
CR1 Start131.57
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)0.13%
Volume895.18K
Volume Incr4.02%
Vol(5)797.24K
Vol(50)739.27K
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP / SF FAQ
What is the technical rating for SF stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to SF.
What is the trend direction for SF stock?
The current trend direction for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP?
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has an RSI value of 53.654. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) stock?
The MACD indicator for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has a value of -0.159552, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for SF stock?
The short term momentum for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is positive.