VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) Technical Analysis
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VCRA Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall VCRA gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, VCRA is showing a nice and steady performance.
- 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 VCRA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 97% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by VCRA over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- VCRA is one of the better performing stocks in the Health Care Technology industry, it outperforms 100% of 35 stocks in the same industry.
- VCRA 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.
- VCRA has an average volume of 2252090 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- In the last month VCRA has a been trading in a tight range between 78.75 and 79.25.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
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VCRA Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VCRA 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 resistance zone just above the current price starting at 79.15. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 79.02, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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.
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VCRA Support and Resistance Analysis
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 78.77 to 79.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 68.34 to 68.53. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @59.45 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 79.15 to 79.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
VCRA 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 VCRA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VCRA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 97.7 | POSITIVE | VCRA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 97.7% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VCRA is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VCRA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VCRA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 72.68 | OVERBOUGHT | The high RSI value suggests VCRA may be overbought. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.49 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VCRA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 87.02 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests VCRA may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.16 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VCRA suggests low volalility. |
VCRA Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
VCRA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79.21 | 78.95 | 0.26 (0.33%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @79.21. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @78.95. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.26 points, which is 0.33%. | For a 0.08% 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.
VCRA Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC / VCRA TA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to VCRA.
What is the current trend direction of VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) stock?
The current trend direction for VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VCRA stock?
VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) has an RSI value of 72.681. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.
What is the MACD signal for VCRA stock?
The MACD indicator for VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) has a value of -0.487235, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC?
VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC (VCRA) has a support level at 79.02 and a resistance level at 79.15. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VCRA support and resistance levels.