GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:GILD • US3755581036
Current stock price
139.71 USD
-0.59 (-0.42%)
At close:
139.89 USD
+0.18 (+0.13%)
After Hours:
GILD Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to GILD. 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 GILD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks. On top of that, GILD also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- GILD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so GILD is performing more or less in line with the market.
- GILD has an average volume of 7348460 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- GILD is an average performer in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 57% of 517 stocks in the same industry.
- In the last month GILD has a been trading in the 133.89 - 149.38 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
GILD Weekly and Daily overview Charts
GILD Setup Rating and Analysis
GILD has an excellent technical rating and also presents 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 138.97, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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GILD Support and Resistance Analysis
116.70
157.37
When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 137.78 to 138.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 134.24 to 135.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @128.22 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @125.68 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @117.88 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 154.99 to 155.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
GILD 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 GILD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for GILD is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.58 | POSITIVE | GILD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.58% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of GILD is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of GILD is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GILD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 46.38 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GILD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.14 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests GILD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 42.79 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GILD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.27 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GILD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 18.69 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for GILD suggests a weak or negative trend. |
GILD 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)
GILD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141.50 | 137.77 | 3.73 (2.64%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @141.50. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @137.77. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 3.73 points, which is 2.64%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.66%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of GILD. 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.
GILD Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
139.71
-0.59 (-0.42%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-0.42%
1 Week2.07%
2 Weeks-0.99%
1 Month-3.74%
3 Month14.89%
6 Month23.98%
12 Month30.27%
2 Year114.28%
3 Year69.94%
5 Year120.12%
10 Year58.38%
15 Year619.41%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.16
ATR(20)%2.27%
ATR Inc-18.08%
Range Today2.7
ADR(20)3.05
ADR(20)%2.19%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.58
3 months CRS88.14
6 months CRS89.33
Mansfield1.36
10 Day High141.49
10 Day Low133.89
20 Day High149.38
20 Day Low133.89
52 Week High157.29
52 Week Low93.37
CS1 End138.97
CR1 Start154.99
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.77%
DER(5)1.1%
Volume4.93M
Volume Incr-9.49%
Vol(5)5.98M
Vol(50)7.35M
GILEAD SCIENCES INC / GILD TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to GILD.
What is the trend direction for GILD stock?
The current trend direction for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for GILD stock?
GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) has an RSI value of 46.3836. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) stock?
The MACD indicator for GILEAD SCIENCES INC (GILD) has a value of -0.143274, indicating a bearish trend.