US SILICA HOLDINGS INC (SLCA) Technical Analysis
NYSE:SLCA • US90346E1038
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SLCA Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall SLCA gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, SLCA is only an average performer.
- SLCA is part of the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are 62 other stocks in this industry, of which 77% are performing better than SLCA.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- SLCA 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.
- SLCA has an average volume of 2039400 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- Looking at the yearly performance, SLCA did better than 77% of all other stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
- In the last month SLCA has a been trading in a tight range between 15.42 and 15.52.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
SLCA Weekly and Daily overview Charts
SLCA Setup Rating and Analysis
Although the technical rating is only medium, SLCA does present a nice setup opportunity. 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. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 15.53. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 15.48, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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SLCA Support and Resistance Analysis
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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 15.13 to 15.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @10.57 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @15.53 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 15.89 to 15.90. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
SLCA 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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for SLCA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for SLCA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.34 | POSITIVE | SLCA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.34% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SLCA is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of SLCA is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SLCA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 58.81 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SLCA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SLCA has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.33 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SLCA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.2 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for SLCA suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 13.63 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for SLCA suggests a weak or negative trend. |
SLCA Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
SLCA 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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.54 | 15.42 | 0.12 (0.77%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @15.54. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @15.42. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.12 points, which is 0.77%. | For a 0.19% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% 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.
SLCA Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
15.49
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US SILICA HOLDINGS INC / SLCA TA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for US SILICA HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to SLCA.
What is the trend direction for SLCA stock?
The current trend direction for US SILICA HOLDINGS INC (SLCA) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for US SILICA HOLDINGS INC?
US SILICA HOLDINGS INC (SLCA) has an RSI value of 58.8132. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for SLCA stock?
The buy/sell signal for US SILICA HOLDINGS INC (SLCA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What is the support and resistance level for SLCA stock?
US SILICA HOLDINGS INC (SLCA) has a support level at 15.48 and a resistance level at 15.53. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of SLCA support and resistance levels.