SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) Technical Analysis
NYSE:SLF • CA8667961053
Current stock price
63.97 USD
+0.13 (+0.2%)
At close:
63.97 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
SLF Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, SLF scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. SLF has been an average performer in the overall market. We also notice some doubts in the very recent evolution, but in the medium term things are still fine.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- SLF is one of the better performing stocks in the Insurance industry, it outperforms 86% of 148 stocks in the same industry.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, SLF turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 66% of all stocks.
- SLF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so SLF is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month SLF has a been trading in the 62.52 - 67.88 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
SLF Weekly and Daily overview Charts
SLF Setup Rating and Analysis
SLF has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced.
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SLF Support and Resistance Analysis
53.91
65.33
7 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @61.57 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @60.24 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @58.94 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @57.59 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @56.54 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @55.60 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @54.45 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 63.99 to 64.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
SLF 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 SLF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for SLF is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 66.91 | NEUTRAL | SLF is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of SLF is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of SLF is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of SLF is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 47.41 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SLF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.25 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SLF has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 26.44 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SLF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for SLF suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.43 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for SLF suggests a weak or negative trend. |
SLF 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)
SLF Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
63.97
+0.13 (+0.2%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryInsurance
Performance
% Chg0.2%
1 Week0.65%
2 Weeks-0.98%
1 Month-5.69%
3 Month3.95%
6 Month6.28%
12 Month13.83%
2 Year17.2%
3 Year36.98%
5 Year26.55%
10 Year98.23%
15 Year103.53%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.18
ATR(20)%2%
ATR Inc-18.27%
Range Today0.63
ADR(20)1.17
ADR(20)%1.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS66.91
3 months CRS74.16
6 months CRS73.88
Mansfield-0.11
10 Day High65.74
10 Day Low62.52
20 Day High67.88
20 Day Low62.52
52 Week High69.67
52 Week Low52.44
CS1 End61.57
CR1 Start63.99
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.13%
DER(5)-1.42%
Volume471.70K
Volume Incr-42.42%
Vol(5)552.48K
Vol(50)694.80K
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC / SLF TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for SLF stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to SLF.
Can you provide the trend direction for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC?
The current trend direction for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) stock?
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) has an RSI value of 47.4118. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for SLF stock?
The MACD indicator for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) has a value of -0.245153, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) stock?
The short term momentum for SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC (SLF) is neutral.