IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:VXX • US06748M1962
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VXX Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, VXX scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. VXX has been a bad performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium term time frame, but recent action was again very positive.
- 81% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than VXX.
- VXX is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Banks industry. 93% of 380 stocks in the same industry do better.
- VXX is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so VXX is lagging the market.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- VXX has an average volume of 13289400 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- In the last month VXX has a been trading in the 30.75 - 39.93 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
VXX Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VXX Setup Rating and Analysis
Although the technical rating is only medium, VXX does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 39.26. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
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VXX Support and Resistance Analysis
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @31.98 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @29.43 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 39.26 to 39.42. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
VXX 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 VXX is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VXX is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 19.84 | NEGATIVE | VXX has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 80.16% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of VXX is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VXX is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VXX is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.61 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VXX is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.16 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VXX has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 42.75 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VXX is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 7.91 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for VXX suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 45.03 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for VXX suggests a strong trend. |
VXX Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
VXX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.00 | 32.72 | 3.28 (9.11%) | 10.98% |
| An entry @36.00. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @32.72. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.28 points, which is 9.11%. | When investing 10.98% 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 VXX. 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.
VXX Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX / VXX TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for VXX stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to VXX.
What is the current trend direction of IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) stock?
The current trend direction for IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) stock?
IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) has an RSI value of 52.6078. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) stock?
The MACD indicator for IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) has a value of -0.161585, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the buy/sell signal for VXX stock?
The buy/sell signal for IPATH SERIES B S&P 500 VIX (VXX) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.