Taking everything into account, QLYS scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although QLYS is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, QLYS also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 141.94, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 138.66 to 141.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @135.73 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 122.23 to 123.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @150.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 152.54 to 153.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 QLYS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for QLYS is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 53.5 | NEUTRAL | QLYS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of QLYS is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of QLYS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of QLYS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 47.78 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for QLYS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.16 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests QLYS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 29.74 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for QLYS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.07 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for QLYS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.98 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for QLYS suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147.26 | 138.65 | 8.61 (5.85%) | 17.10% |
| An entry @147.26. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @138.65. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 8.61 points, which is 5.85%. | When investing 17.10% 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.
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QUALYS INC / QLYS FAQ
What is the technical rating for QLYS stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to QLYS.
What is the current trend direction of QUALYS INC (QLYS) stock?
The current trend direction for QUALYS INC (QLYS) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for QUALYS INC?
QUALYS INC (QLYS) has an RSI value of 47.7819. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for QLYS stock?
The MACD indicator for QUALYS INC (QLYS) has a value of -1.1558, indicating a bearish trend.