STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SF - US8606301021 - Common Stock
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to SF. 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.
SF 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. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry.
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6 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 119.47 to 120.20. 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 @107.32 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @82.73 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.
- A resistance zone ranging from 129.87 to 131.65. 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 SF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for SF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 81.6 | POSITIVE | SF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.6% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of SF is below 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) | 54.74 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.34 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SF has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 36.68 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.04 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for SF suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127.44 | 124.66 | 2.78 (2.18%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @127.44. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @124.66. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.78 points, which is 2.18%. | For a 0.55% 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.
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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 current trend direction of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) stock?
The current trend direction for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for SF stock?
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) has an RSI value of 54.7432. 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 -0.33801, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP?
The buy/sell signal for STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (SF) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.