ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ZD - US48123V1026 - Common Stock
38.1 USD
-0.79 (-2.03%)
38.1 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to ZD. In the last year, ZD was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
In the last month ZD has a been trading in the 35.34 - 39.59 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.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, ZD turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 46% of all stocks.
ZD is an average performer in the Interactive Media & Services industry, it outperforms 54% of 69 stocks in the same industry.
ZD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so ZD is lagging the market.
ZD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 38.31. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 37.69, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for ZD in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
More info and screens
30.01
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 35.86 to 37.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Strong support @30.31 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 4 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 38.31 to 38.41. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @39.21 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @48.40 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @57.61 from a horizontal line in the weekly 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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for ZD is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for ZD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 46.28 | NEUTRAL | ZD is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of ZD is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.82 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ZD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.1 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests ZD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 61.49 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for ZD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.58 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for ZD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.5 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for ZD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.42 | 35.85 | 2.57 (6.69%) | 14.95% |
| An entry @38.42. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @35.85. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.57 points, which is 6.69%. | When investing 14.95% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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.
38.1
-0.79 (-2.03%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Performance
% Chg-2.03%
1 Week3.93%
2 Weeks-0.44%
1 Month0.37%
3 Month17.99%
6 Month13.8%
12 Month-14.69%
2 Year-40.18%
3 Year-44.36%
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.39
ATR(20)%3.58%
ATR Inc32.6%
Range Today1.32
ADR(20)1.32
ADR(20)%3.46%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS46.28
Mansfield-1.82
10 Day High39.59
10 Day Low35.34
20 Day High39.59
20 Day Low35.34
52 Week High60.62
52 Week Low28.55
CS1 End37.69
CR1 Start38.31
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.33%
DER(5)3.14%
Volume486.53K
Volume Incr-0.8%
Vol(5)486.81K
Vol(50)562.67K