STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) Technical Analysis

NYSE:SFG • US8528911006

Current stock price

114.97
-0.01 (-0.01%)
At close:
115
+0.03 (+0.03%)
After Hours:

SFG Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, SFG scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. SFG has been one of the better performers in the overall market. Some doubts were observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was again very positive.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that SFG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90% of all stocks.
  • SFG is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so SFG is leading the market.
  • In the last month SFG has a been trading in a tight range between 114.37 and 115.20.
  • Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.

SFG Weekly and Daily overview Charts

STANCORP FINL GROUP INC / SFG Weekly stock chart
STANCORP FINL GROUP INC / SFG Daily stock chart

SFG Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, SFG also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 114.94, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

SFG Support and Resistance Analysis

65.53

116.47

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 113.39 to 114.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @67.64 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @66.19 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 114.98 to 115.32. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

SFG 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 SFG is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for SFG is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength90.53POSITIVESFG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.53% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SFG is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SFG is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SFG is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.16NEUTRALThe RSI value for SFG is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests SFG has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)73.25NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for SFG is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.13LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for SFG suggests low volalility.

SFG 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)

SFG 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
115.21114.750.46 (0.40%)25.00%
An entry @115.21. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @114.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.46 points, which is 0.40%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.10%.

  • 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.

SFG Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

STANCORP FINL GROUP INC / SFG Daily stock chart

STANCORP FINL GROUP INC

NYSE:SFG (3/7/2016, 8:02:38 PM)

After market: 115 +0.03 (+0.03%)

114.97

-0.01 (-0.01%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.01%
1 Week0.06%
2 Weeks0.04%
1 Month0.13%
3 Month0.9%
6 Month0.38%
12 Month71.06%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.16
ATR(20)%0.13%
ATR Inc-75.22%
Range Today0.03
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90.53
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield1.58
10 Day High115.2
10 Day Low114.76
20 Day High115.2
20 Day Low114.37
52 Week High115.43
52 Week Low66.42
CS1 End114.94
CR1 Start114.98
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.94%
DER(5)0.52%
Volume4.02M
Volume Incr110.81%
Vol(5)1.10M
Vol(50)474.26K

STANCORP FINL GROUP INC / SFG TA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to SFG.


Can you provide the trend direction for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC?

The current trend direction for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) stock?

STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) has an RSI value of 62.1554. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) stock?

The MACD indicator for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) has a value of -0.0215662, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for SFG stock?

The short term momentum for STANCORP FINL GROUP INC (SFG) is positive.