VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) Technical Analysis
NYSE:VPG • US92835K1034
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VPG Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall VPG gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. In the last year, VPG was one of the better performers, although we are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term time frames.
- In the last month VPG has a been trading in the 39.74 - 49.72 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- Prices have been falling strongly lately, it is better to avoid new long positions here.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VPG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90% of all stocks. On top of that, VPG also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- VPG is part of the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. There are 124 other stocks in this industry. VPG outperforms 73% of them.
- The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
- VPG 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 VPG is lagging the market slightly.
VPG Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VPG Setup Rating and Analysis
Although the technical rating is only medium, VPG 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 40.81, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for VPG in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
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VPG Support and Resistance Analysis
30.75
When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 40.81 to 40.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @37.03 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @32.76 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @31.06 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 44.26 to 45.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
VPG 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 VPG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for VPG is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 90.49 | POSITIVE | VPG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.49% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VPG is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of VPG is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VPG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 36.86 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VPG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.71 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VPG has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 9.78 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests VPG may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 6.8 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for VPG suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.45 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VPG suggests a weak or negative trend. |
VPG Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
VPG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.22 | 40.80 | 2.42 (5.60%) | 17.85% |
| An entry @43.22. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @40.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.42 points, which is 5.60%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.85% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of VPG. 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.
VPG Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
40.82
-0.34 (-0.83%)
VISHAY PRECISION GROUP / VPG TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to VPG.
What is the trend direction for VPG stock?
The current trend direction for VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VPG stock?
VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) has an RSI value of 36.8553. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for VPG stock?
The buy/sell signal for VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.
What are the support and resistance levels for VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) stock?
VISHAY PRECISION GROUP (VPG) has a support level at 40.81 and a resistance level at 44.26. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VPG support and resistance levels.