STERLING CHECK CORP (STER) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:STER • US85917T1097
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STER Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to STER. Both in the recent history as in the last year, STER has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- In the last month STER has a been trading in the 16.36 - 18.04 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
- Looking at the yearly performance, STER did better than 76% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by STER over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- STER is one of the better performing stocks in the Professional Services industry, it outperforms 84% of 86 stocks in the same industry.
- STER 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 STER is lagging the market slightly.
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STER Setup Rating and Analysis
STER 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. There is a support zone below the current price at 16.73, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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STER Support and Resistance Analysis
10.83
5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 16.47 to 16.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @14.98 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @14.74 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @14.50 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @10.94 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 16.92 to 17.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
STER 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 STER is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for STER is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 76.57 | POSITIVE | STER has a high relative strength, it outperformed 76.57% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of STER is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of STER is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of STER is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 47.57 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for STER is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.07 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests STER has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 17.98 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests STER may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.87 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for STER suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 20.47 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for STER suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
STER Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
STER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.04 | 16.69 | 0.35 (2.07%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @17.04. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @16.69. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.35 points, which is 2.07%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.52%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of STER. 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.
STER Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NASDAQ:STER (10/30/2024, 8:00:00 PM)
16.74
-0.04 (-0.24%)
STERLING CHECK CORP / STER TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for STER stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to STER.
Can you provide the trend direction for STERLING CHECK CORP?
The current trend direction for STERLING CHECK CORP (STER) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for STER stock?
STERLING CHECK CORP (STER) has an RSI value of 47.571. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for STERLING CHECK CORP (STER) stock?
The short term momentum for STERLING CHECK CORP (STER) is neutral.