VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) Stock Technical Analysis
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We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to VLP. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, VLP is only an average performer.
Although the technical rating is only medium, VLP does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 42.20, 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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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 41.63 to 42.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @36.80 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @42.58 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @45.99 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
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 VLP is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VLP is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 73.12 | POSITIVE | VLP has a high relative strength, it outperformed 73.12% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VLP is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of VLP is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VLP is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 62.87 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VLP is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.01 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VLP has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 37.11 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VLP is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.2 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VLP suggests low volalility. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42.59 | 42.04 | 0.55 (1.29%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @42.59. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @42.04. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.55 points, which is 1.29%. | For a 0.32% 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.
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VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP / VLP FAQ
What is the technical rating for VLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to VLP.
Can you provide the trend direction for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP?
The current trend direction for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) stock?
VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) has an RSI value of 62.8663. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) stock?
The buy/sell signal for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) stock?
VALERO ENERGY PARTNERS LP (VLP) has a support level at 42.2 and a resistance level at 42.58. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VLP support and resistance levels.