VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) Technical Analysis
NYSE:ZTR • US92835W1071
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ZTR Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to ZTR. Although ZTR is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- 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!
- ZTR 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 ZTR is lagging the market slightly.
- When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, ZTR outperforms 57% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
- In the last month ZTR has a been trading in a tight range between 6.59 and 6.98.
ZTR Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ZTR Setup Rating and Analysis
Although the technical rating is only medium, ZTR does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 6.79, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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ZTR Support and Resistance Analysis
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5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 6.73 to 6.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @6.62 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 6.39 to 6.41. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 6.16 to 6.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @5.97 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 7.07 to 7.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
ZTR 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 ZTR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for ZTR is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 57.65 | NEUTRAL | ZTR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZTR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of ZTR is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ZTR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.99 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ZTR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests ZTR has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 27.49 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for ZTR is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.29 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for ZTR suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 14.01 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for ZTR suggests a weak or negative trend. |
ZTR Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
ZTR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.92 | 6.72 | 0.20 (2.89%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @6.92. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @6.72. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.20 points, which is 2.89%. | For a 0.72% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% 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.
ZTR Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC / ZTR TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for ZTR stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to ZTR.
What is the trend direction for ZTR stock?
The current trend direction for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) stock?
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has an RSI value of 51.99. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC?
The MACD indicator for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has a value of -0.00388799, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC?
VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has a support level at 6.79 and a resistance level at 7.07. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of ZTR support and resistance levels.