VIASAT INC (VSAT) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:VSAT • US92552V1008
Current stock price
43.72 USD
-2.86 (-6.14%)
At close:
43.12 USD
-0.6 (-1.37%)
After Hours:
VSAT Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, VSAT scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, VSAT was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VSAT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 98% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by VSAT over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- VSAT is one of the better performing stocks in the Communications Equipment industry, it outperforms 89% of 48 stocks in the same industry.
- VSAT is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so VSAT is performing more or less in line with the market.
- VSAT has an average volume of 1739750 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- In the last month VSAT has a been trading in the 41.67 - 52.70 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
VSAT Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VSAT Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VSAT also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 43.71, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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VSAT Support and Resistance Analysis
41.49
44.16
2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 43.57 to 43.71. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @41.91 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
VSAT 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 VSAT is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for VSAT is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 98.87 | POSITIVE | VSAT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 98.87% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VSAT is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VSAT is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VSAT is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 43.74 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VSAT is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.46 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VSAT has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 28.17 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VSAT is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 7.75 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for VSAT suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.86 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VSAT suggests a weak or negative trend. |
VSAT Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
VSAT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48.27 | 43.56 | 4.71 (9.76%) | 10.24% |
| An entry @48.27. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @43.56. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 4.71 points, which is 9.76%. | When investing 10.24% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of VSAT. 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.
VSAT Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
43.72
-2.86 (-6.14%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Performance
% Chg-6.14%
1 Week-11.07%
2 Weeks-8.02%
1 Month-7.45%
3 Month16.18%
6 Month36.37%
12 Month391.24%
2 Year141.68%
3 Year29.2%
5 Year-9.05%
10 Year-40.5%
15 Year9.74%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.54
ATR(20)%7.75%
ATR Inc7.72%
Range Today4.31
ADR(20)3.3
ADR(20)%7.56%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS98.87
3 months CRS90.74
6 months CRS93.87
Mansfield5.7
10 Day High52.7
10 Day Low43.41
20 Day High52.7
20 Day Low41.67
52 Week High52.7
52 Week Low7.36
CS1 End43.71
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.94%
DER(5)-0.77%
Volume1.43M
Volume Incr1.65%
Vol(5)1.63M
Vol(50)1.74M
VIASAT INC / VSAT TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for VSAT stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to VSAT.
Can you provide the trend direction for VIASAT INC?
The current trend direction for VIASAT INC (VSAT) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for VIASAT INC?
VIASAT INC (VSAT) has an RSI value of 43.7433. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for VSAT stock?
The MACD indicator for VIASAT INC (VSAT) has a value of -0.462096, indicating a bearish trend.