M D C Holdings Inc (MDC)

US5526761086 - Common Stock

62.98  +0.03 (+0.05%)

After market: 62.98 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall MDC gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, MDC is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
MDC is one of the better performing stocks in the Household Durables industry, it outperforms 93% of 66 stocks in the same industry.
MDC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so MDC is leading the market.
MDC has an average volume of 1900060 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MDC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
In the last month MDC has a been trading in a tight range between 62.80 and 62.99.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MDC Weekly chart
MDC Daily chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

9

Besides having an excellent technical rating, MDC also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 62.99. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 62.92, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

37.55

64.20

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 61.23 to 62.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @41.10 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @37.93 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 62.99 to 63.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.05
Mansfield1.34
10 Day High62.99
10 Day Low62.81
20 Day High62.99
20 Day Low62.81
52 Week High63
52 Week Low36.47
Performance
1 Week0.08%
2 Weeks0.11%
1 Month0.29%
3 Month0.54%
6 Month69.71%
12 Month59.4%
2 Year70.63%
3 Year7.36%
5 Year123.26%
10 Year147.2%
15 Year99.61%
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)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)-0.04
RSI(14)65.52
LBB62.86
UBB63
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
63.0062.800.20 (0.32%)25.00%
An entry @63.00. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @62.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.20 points, which is 0.32%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.08%.

  • 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.
MDC Daily chart

M D C Holdings Inc

NYSE:MDC (4/18/2024, 8:07:10 PM)

After market: 62.98 0 (0%)

62.98

+0.03 (+0.05%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Performance
% Chg0.05%
1 Week0.08%
2 Weeks0.11%
1 Month0.29%
3 Month0.54%
6 Month69.71%
12 Month59.4%
2 Year70.63%
3 Year7.36%
5 Year123.26%
10 Year147.2%
15 Year99.61%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.08
ATR(20)%0.13%
ATR Inc-56.08%
Range Today0.02
ADR(20)0.08
ADR(20)%0.13%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.05
Mansfield1.34
10 Day High62.99
10 Day Low62.81
20 Day High62.99
20 Day Low62.81
52 Week High63
52 Week Low36.47
CS1 End62.92
CR1 Start62.99
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.98%
DER(5)-1.43%
Volume6.41M
Volume Incr76.92%
Vol(5)3.61M
Vol(50)1.90M