STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SF - US8606301021 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, SF scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, SF has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, SF also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 129.38, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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.
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We found 6 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 127.44 to 129.38. 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 120.51 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 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 @82.82 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @78.21 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- Resistance @133.23 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 SF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for SF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 82.45 | POSITIVE | SF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.45% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SF is above the rising 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) | 57.65 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SF has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 55.36 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.09 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for SF suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.37 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for SF suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133.24 | 127.43 | 5.81 (4.36%) | 22.93% |
| An entry @133.24. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @127.43. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 5.81 points, which is 4.36%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 22.93% 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.
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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP / SF FAQ
What is the technical rating for SF stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 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 57.6501. 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 -0.0376762, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for SF stock?
The short term momentum for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is positive.