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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: QE INDEX AND KEY STOCKS TO CONSIDER
QE Index: Short-Term – Upmove
The QE Index slipped 0.74% to close at 13,882.49. The Index
touched an intra-day high of 14,052, but was unable to close above
the psychological 14,000 level as it retreated sharply. However, the
trend remains bullish, and a close above 14,000 would be a positive
sign. If the index slips further, there is support at 13,847 and at
13,733. The RSI and the MACD have moved lower after yesterday’s
fall, suggesting some profit booking is underway.
Industries Qatar: Short-Term – Pull back
IQCD formed a bearish Marubozu candlestick pattern to close at the
lowest point of the day. The stock fell 2.1% to close at QR188.0. The
MACD has given a negative crossover, while the RSI is trending
lower. We expect the stock to fall further from its current levels. On
the downside, QR186 would be the first support level, below which
the stock can fall toward the QR184 level. However, a close above
the QR192.50 level would indicate an uptrend for the stock.
Al Rayan Islamic Index: Short-Term – Neutral
The QERI Index slipped 0.55% to close at 4,692.44. Moreover, the
index has closed just below its 21-day moving average, while both the
technical indicators for the index are moving lower. These suggest
there is further weakness in the QERI Index. A move below the
support level of 4,638 would confirm a short-term downtrend for the
index, which can take it down toward 4,550. However, a close above
the 4,770 level would indicate renewed strength in the index.
Nakilat: Short-Term – Upmove
QGTS jumped 1.4% yesterday to move above its 21-day moving
average and close at its resistance level of QR24.90. The RSI is
trending higher, while the MACD is about to give a positive crossover.
An upmove from here can take the stock to its resistance of QR25.30.
If that is broken, the stock can test the level of QR25.90. However,
investors should turn cautious if the stock slips below its 21-day
moving average (currently at QR24.48).
Doha Bank: Short-Term – Upmove
DHBK has been trading in an upward trending channel over the last
couple of months. In the last couple of weeks, the stock has made
gradual advances and is now close to the upper end of the trading
channel. Both the RSI and the MACD are also trending higher. We
believe the stock is likely to continue this uptrend and move toward its
resistance of QR64.0. However, investors should exercise cautioun if
the stock moves below the QR61.40 level.
Medicare Group: Short-Term – Pull Back
MCGS slipped 1.23% to close at QR129.90. The stock has witnessed
a phenomenal run over the last couple of months, gaining by more
than 80%. However, the stock has seen some correction over the last
couple of weeks. MCGS is likely to test its support level of QR126.5. If
this level is broken, the stock can fall to QR122.80. Both the RSI and
the MACD indicate continued weakness in the stock. However,
investors should turn cautious if MCGS closes above QR135.

2. Contacts
Saugata Sarkar Abdullah Amin, CFA Shahan Keushgerian Sahbi Kasraoui Ahmed Al-Khoudary QNB Financial Services SPC
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*These stocks are today’s suggested ideas
Overall Methodology: The charts and descriptions on Page 1 provide an indicative view of the future direction of the equities mentioned. The table on page 2 has been provided to denote historical movements in certain stocks. The historical trend analysis uses 21- and 55-
day SMAs for indicating short-term and long-term trends, respectively. Based on these SMAs, the historical direction of the trend is denoted as UP, DOWN or FLAT.
Selection of Key Stocks of the Day: Key stocks’ selection is based on our analysis of 19 members of the QE Index (excludes QNBK QD). Analysis includes identifying trends (short-term as well as long-term), patterns and support/resistance levels.
Trend Direction: The methods used to determine trend direction are subjective in nature. We use 21-day SMA and 55-day SMA, absolute price movements, price movements relative to SMAs and accurately drawn trend lines and chart patterns to determine the short- and
long-term trends.
Investment Horizon: The definition of short term and long term depends upon investors’ preferences and their investment objectives. As a rule of thumb, the time horizon for traders/short-term trend is 1-3 weeks while it is 1-3 months for investors/long-term trend.
Combining Technical and Fundamental Analysis: Investors can combine technical analysis (TA) with fundamental analysis (FA) to maximize their investment returns. While the “True Value” of stocks could be estimated by FA, the entry and exit timings could be fine
tuned using technical analysis to benefit from short-term movements in stock prices.
Trading Tactics: The trend direction should be analyzed based on the time-horizon of your investments. In general, investors attempt selling close to resistance levels during a downtrend and attempt buying close to support levels during uptrend.
Definitions:
1> Simple Moving Average (SMA): A SMA is the average of the closing price of a security for a given period.
2> RSI (Relative Strength Index): A technical momentum indicator that ranges from 0 to 100 and compares the stock’s recent price movements by evaluating recent gains and losses. Stocks with RSI above 70 could be considered overbought and below 30 could be
considered oversold. If the RSI falls below 70, it is a bearish signal. On the other hand, if the RSI rises above 30 it is considered bullish. We use a RSI of 14 days.
3> MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): MACD denotes the relationship between two moving averages, which is used to spot changes in strength, direction, momentum and duration of a stock price trend. The MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-day
exponential moving average (EMA) from the 12-day EMA. A nine-day EMA of the MACD, called the signal line, is also plotted on top of the MACD, functioning as a trigger for buy/sell signals. The MACD line above the signal line provides a positive signal and vice versa.
Name (Ticker) Last Close Trend Support Resistance
Short Term Long Term First Second First Second
Qatar Exchange Index (QE Index) 13,882.49 UP UP 13,847.11 13,770.09 13,909.87 13,950.00
Al Rayan Islamic Index (QERI Index) 4,692.44 UP UP 4,685.00 4,638.81 4,707.59 4,770.31
Banks and Financial Services
Masraf Al Rayan (MARK QD) 56.30 UP UP 55.80 54.00 57.30 58.20
Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQK QD) 73.20 UP UP 72.50 71.80 75.00 76.50
Doha Bank (DHBK QD)* 62.30 UP UP 61.40 61.00 64.00 64.50
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIBK QD) 117.00 UP UP 115.00 111.00 117.40 120.00
Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIK QD) 89.20 UP UP 89.00 87.80 90.50 93.50
Qatar Insurance (QATI QD) 100.00 UP UP 98.00 97.00 100.00 101.00
Al Khalij Commercial Bank (KCBK QD) 22.30 UP UP 21.99 21.80 22.35 22.49
Consumer Goods and Services
Medicare Group (MCGS QD)* 129.90 UP UP 126.50 122.80 135.00 137.50
Al Meera Consumer Goods Co. (MERS QD) 185.00 DOWN UP 183.00 181.40 185.00 187.80
Industrials
Industries Qatar (IQCD QD)* 188.00 UP FLAT 186.00 184.00 192.50 195.00
Qatar Electricity & Water Co. (QEWS QD) 187.00 UP UP 186.00 184.00 188.00 190.00
Gulf International Services (GISS QD) 121.90 UP UP 121.00 118.10 122.50 124.10
Qatari Investors Group (QIGD QD) 57.60 DOWN UP 56.20 54.00 58.00 59.00
Real Estate
Barwa Real Estate Co. (BRES QD) 40.20 DOWN FLAT 40.10 39.70 41.00 41.80
United Development Co. (UDCD QD) 29.00 DOWN UP 28.55 28.00 29.05 29.50
Telecom
Ooredoo (ORDS QD) 131.00 UP UP 129.70 126.00 132.00 134.00
Vodafone Qatar (VFQS QD) 21.20 UP UP 21.00 20.78 21.40 21.97
Transportation
Nakilat (QGTS QD)* 24.90 UP UP 24.48 24.12 25.30 25.90
Milaha (QNNS QD) 93.60 DOWN FLAT 93.00 91.30 95.10 96.50