VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) Stock Technical Analysis
FRA:VX1 • US92532F1003
Taking everything into account, VX1 scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although VX1 is a bad performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, VX1 is a bad performer in the overall market: 76% of all stocks are doing better.
- Warning: VX1 has an average volume of 109 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- In the last month VX1 has a been trading in the 383.80 - 417.85 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.
- VX1 is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 77 other stocks in this industry, VX1 did better than 57% of them.
- VX1 is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so VX1 is lagging the market.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VX1 also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. 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 412.40. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 400.57, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 391.81 to 400.57. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 383.09 to 383.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 375.15 to 375.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Support @366.50 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 412.40 to 417.86. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 VX1.DE is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VX1.DE is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 24.74 | NEGATIVE | VX1.DE has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 75.26% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VX1.DE is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VX1.DE is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of VX1.DE is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.48 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VX1.DE is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.12 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VX1.DE has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 49.93 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VX1.DE is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.2 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for VX1.DE suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 9.95 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VX1.DE suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417.87 | 391.80 | 26.07 (6.24%) | 16.03% |
| An entry @417.87. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @391.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 26.07 points, which is 6.24%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 16.03% 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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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to VX1.DE.
What is the trend direction for VX1 stock?
The current trend direction for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VX1 stock?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has an RSI value of 54.4775. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
The MACD indicator for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has a value of 0.118589, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the short term momentum for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?
The short term momentum for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is positive.