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WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WTBA - US95123P1066 - Common Stock

22.18 USD
-0.3 (-1.31%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
22.18 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall WTBA gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, WTBA is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
WTBA 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 WTBA is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month WTBA has a been trading in the 20.89 - 22.75 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, WTBA turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 53% of all stocks.
WTBA is an average performer in the Banks industry, it outperforms 58% of 387 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
WEST BANCORPORATION / WTBA Weekly stock chart
WEST BANCORPORATION / WTBA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, WTBA 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 very little resistance above the current price.

Support and Resistance Analysis

18.16

22.96

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 21.92 to 22.16. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 20.11 to 20.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 19.14 to 19.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 18.34 to 18.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @22.73 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for WTBA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for WTBA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength53.31NEUTRALWTBA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WTBA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WTBA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of WTBA is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)55.88NEUTRALThe RSI value for WTBA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests WTBA has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)84.73OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests WTBA may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.4MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for WTBA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)25.63POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for WTBA suggests a strong trend.
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)
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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
22.7421.910.83 (3.65%)25.00%
An entry @22.74. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @21.91. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.83 points, which is 3.65%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.91%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of WTBA. 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.
WEST BANCORPORATION / WTBA Daily stock chart

WEST BANCORPORATION

NASDAQ:WTBA (12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 22.18 0 (0%)

22.18

-0.3 (-1.31%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg-1.31%
1 Week-0.18%
2 Weeks4.23%
1 Month3.21%
3 Month9.26%
6 Month15.52%
12 Month-6.37%
2 Year4.62%
3 Year-13.19%
5 Year14.92%
10 Year12.3%
15 Year184.72%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.56
ATR(20)%2.4%
ATR Inc-28.38%
Range Today0.29
ADR(20)0.49
ADR(20)%2.22%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS53.31
3 months CRS80.46
6 months CRS74.3
Mansfield-0.32
10 Day High22.75
10 Day Low21.21
20 Day High22.75
20 Day Low20.89
52 Week High24.16
52 Week Low17.31
CS1 End22.16
CR1 Start22.73
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.27%
DER(5)0.89%
Volume22.60K
Volume Incr-20.86%
Vol(5)25.26K
Vol(50)36.23K

WEST BANCORPORATION / WTBA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for WEST BANCORPORATION?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to WTBA.


What is the current trend direction of WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) stock?

The current trend direction for WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for WEST BANCORPORATION?

WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) has an RSI value of 55.8811. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for WEST BANCORPORATION?

The short term momentum for WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) is positive.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for WEST BANCORPORATION?

WEST BANCORPORATION (WTBA) has a support level at 22.16 and a resistance level at 22.73. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of WTBA support and resistance levels.