SLM CORP (SLM) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:SLM - Nasdaq - US78442P1066 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall SLM gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
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!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that SLM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 84% of all stocks. On top of that, SLM also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
SLM is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so SLM is lagging the market slightly.
SLM has an average volume of 2109680 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
SLM is an average performer in the Consumer Finance industry, it outperforms 65% of 53 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month SLM has a been trading in the 30.39 - 34.97 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, SLM also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 31.20, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- 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.
More info and screens
25.37
34.75
3 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @31.20 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 27.38 to 27.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @25.63 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 32.60 to 33.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 33.69 to 34.41. 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 SLM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for SLM is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 84.57 | POSITIVE | SLM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.57% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of SLM is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of SLM is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SLM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 41.89 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SLM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.16 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SLM has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 53.06 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for SLM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.8 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for SLM suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 20.27 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for SLM suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.06 | 31.19 | 1.87 (5.66%) | 17.68% |
| An entry @33.06. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @31.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.87 points, which is 5.66%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.68% 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.
NASDAQ:SLM (7/31/2025, 1:20:04 PM)
31.95
+0.13 (+0.41%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Performance
% Chg0.41%
1 Week-3.63%
2 Weeks-2.68%
1 Month-4.62%
3 Month2.02%
6 Month14.01%
12 Month52.69%
2 Year96.66%
3 Year103.97%
5 Year370.02%
10 Year248.52%
15 Year642.47%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.91
ATR(20)%2.8%
ATR Inc1.99%
Range Today0.68
ADR(20)0.88
ADR(20)%2.76%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS84.57
Mansfield0.61
10 Day High33.5
10 Day Low30.39
20 Day High34.97
20 Day Low30.39
52 Week High34.97
52 Week Low19.39
CS1 End31.2
CR1 Start32.6
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.44%
DER(5)-1.54%
Volume626.77K
Volume Incr53.51%
Vol(5)3.23M
Vol(50)2.11M