Xcerra Corporation (XCRA) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:XCRA - Nasdaq - US98400J1088
Taking everything into account, XCRA scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. 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.
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!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that XCRA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by XCRA over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
XCRA 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 XCRA is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month XCRA has a been trading in the 13.18 - 14.51 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Although XCRA has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
More info and screens
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 13.38 to 14.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @11.05 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @10.14 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 14.31 to 14.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @14.74 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 XCRA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for XCRA is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.84 | POSITIVE | XCRA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.84% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of XCRA is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of XCRA is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of XCRA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 60.43 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for XCRA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.07 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests XCRA has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 79.82 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for XCRA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.54 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for XCRA suggests low volalility. |
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)
14.27
+0.28 (+2%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg2%
1 Week5.55%
2 Weeks4.16%
1 Month-1.04%
3 Month2.15%
6 Month22.49%
12 Month44.87%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.23
ATR(20)%1.54%
ATR Inc165.97%
Range Today0.34
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.84
Mansfield1.25
10 Day High14.29
10 Day Low13.18
20 Day High14.51
20 Day Low13.18
52 Week High14.87
52 Week Low9.5
CS1 End14.18
CR1 Start14.31
Volume & EV
DER(3)4.57%
DER(5)2.11%
Volume838.60K
Volume Incr123.33%
Vol(5)738.90K
Vol(50)371.47K