VSE CORP (VSEC) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VSEC - US9182841000 - Common Stock
164.29 USD
-1.41 (-0.85%)
164.29 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to VSEC. In the last year, VSEC 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 may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
Looking at the yearly performance, VSEC did better than 92% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by VSEC over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
VSEC is one of the better performing stocks in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry, it outperforms 90% of 84 stocks in the same industry.
VSEC 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.
In the last month VSEC has a been trading in the 155.68 - 174.56 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
VSEC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. 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 164.64. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 161.17, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
118.02
168.68
5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 159.75 to 161.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @147.21 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @144.45 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @126.69 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @119.21 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 164.64 to 167.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
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 VSEC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for VSEC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.49 | POSITIVE | VSEC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.49% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VSEC is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VSEC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VSEC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 50.68 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VSEC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.58 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VSEC has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 51.73 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VSEC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.89 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for VSEC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.16 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VSEC suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167.02 | 159.74 | 7.28 (4.36%) | 22.94% |
| An entry @167.02. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @159.74. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 7.28 points, which is 4.36%. | When investing 22.94% 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 VSEC. 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.
164.29
-1.41 (-0.85%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Performance
% Chg-0.85%
1 Week-0.12%
2 Weeks2.08%
1 Month-1.17%
3 Month28.38%
6 Month55.09%
12 Month90.66%
2 Year205.37%
3 Year254.92%
5 Year467.3%
10 Year471.84%
15 Year832.14%
Volatility
ATR(14)7.18
ATR(20)%3.89%
ATR Inc-2.03%
Range Today6.3
ADR(20)6.34
ADR(20)%3.86%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS92.49
Mansfield1.94
10 Day High169.55
10 Day Low157
20 Day High174.56
20 Day Low155.68
52 Week High174.56
52 Week Low83.21
CS1 End161.17
CR1 Start164.64
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.81%
DER(5)-1.06%
Volume166.00K
Volume Incr-33.49%
Vol(5)187.56K
Vol(50)268.58K