VISTRA CORP (VST) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:VST - US92840M1027 - Common Stock
190.08 USD
-0.38 (-0.2%)
190 USD
-0.08 (-0.04%)
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to VST. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
In the last month VST has a been trading in the 183.85 - 216.85 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VST is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 94% of all stocks.
VST is one of the better performing stocks in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry, it outperforms 83% of 19 stocks in the same industry.
VST is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so VST is lagging the market slightly.
VST has an average volume of 4799940 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
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.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VST also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 190.07, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
114.82
216.21
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 190.07 to 190.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @115.98 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- Resistance @214.07 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 VST is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for VST is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 94.9 | POSITIVE | VST has a high relative strength, it outperformed 94.9% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VST is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of VST is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VST is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 43.12 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VST is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -2.4 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VST has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 20.25 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VST is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.77 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for VST suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.24 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197.08 | 190.06 | 7.02 (3.56%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @197.08. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @190.06. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 7.02 points, which is 3.56%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.89%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of VST. 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.
190.08
-0.38 (-0.2%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Performance
% Chg-0.2%
1 Week-4.46%
2 Weeks-5%
1 Month-2.96%
3 Month18.38%
6 Month42.21%
12 Month122.5%
2 Year504.97%
3 Year668%
5 Year888.46%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)9.06
ATR(20)%4.77%
ATR Inc-26.34%
Range Today5.37
ADR(20)8.91
ADR(20)%4.69%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS94.9
Mansfield1.61
10 Day High213.19
10 Day Low183.85
20 Day High216.85
20 Day Low183.85
52 Week High216.85
52 Week Low72.9
CS1 End190.07
CR1 Start214.07
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.58%
DER(5)-2.89%
Volume2.72M
Volume Incr-28.57%
Vol(5)3.54M
Vol(50)4.80M