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VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) Stock Technical Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:DFNS - IE000YYE6WK5 - ETF

51.241 EUR
-0.1 (-0.2%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, DFNS scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, DFNS was one of the better performers, although we are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term time frames.

Warning: DFNS has an average volume of 25580 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
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!
Looking at the yearly performance, DFNS did better than 88% of all other stocks. On top of that, DFNS also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
DFNS 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 DFNS is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month DFNS has a been trading in the 48.57 - 52.94 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANECK DEFENSE ETF / DFNS Weekly stock chart
VANECK DEFENSE ETF / DFNS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

DFNS has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 50.66, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

46.43

57.90

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 50.21 to 50.66. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 49.17 to 49.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @46.90 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

3 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 51.45 to 51.67. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 52.80 to 53.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 56.75 to 57.33. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 DFNS.PA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for DFNS.PA is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength88.96POSITIVEDFNS.PA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.96% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of DFNS.PA is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of DFNS.PA is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of DFNS.PA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.14NEUTRALThe RSI value for DFNS.PA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.29POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests DFNS.PA has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)76.09NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for DFNS.PA is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.81LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for DFNS.PA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.83NEUTRALThe ADX value for DFNS.PA suggests a possible start of a new 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
51.6850.201.48 (2.86%)25.00%
An entry @51.68. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @50.20. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.48 points, which is 2.86%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.72%.

  • 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.
VANECK DEFENSE ETF / DFNS Daily stock chart

VANECK DEFENSE ETF

EPA:DFNS (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

51.241

-0.1 (-0.2%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.2%
1 Week1.91%
2 Weeks1.85%
1 Month-1.73%
3 Month-1.17%
6 Month6.55%
12 Month47.3%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.81
ATR(20)%1.81%
ATR Inc-29.9%
Range Today0.93
ADR(20)0.68
ADR(20)%1.33%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.96
3 months CRS29.82
6 months CRS57.03
Mansfield0.11
10 Day High52.17
10 Day Low48.93
20 Day High52.94
20 Day Low48.57
52 Week High57.39
52 Week Low33.58
CS1 End50.66
CR1 Start51.45
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)0%
Volume17.98K
Volume Incr9.73%
Vol(5)20.52K
Vol(50)25.58K

VANECK DEFENSE ETF / DFNS.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to DFNS.PA.


Can you provide the trend direction for VANECK DEFENSE ETF?

The current trend direction for VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for VANECK DEFENSE ETF?

VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) has an RSI value of 49.1433. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What are the support and resistance levels for VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) stock?

VANECK DEFENSE ETF (DFNS.PA) has a support level at 50.66 and a resistance level at 51.45. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of DFNS.PA support and resistance levels.