HSBC Holdings plc technical analysis
Technical analysis of HSBC Holdings plc (stock) with the Montbon Method — Elliott Waves, moving averages and a 0–100 score.
What is HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc is a company operating in the banking and financial services sector worldwide, founded in 1865 and headquartered in London. It operates through four main segments: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking. Its activities include retail banking, wealth management, capital markets, insurance, and transaction banking services.
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HSBC Holdings plc: latest session data
Closing values for October 19, 2026, computed on the last 12 months of prices.
Moving averages
21 sessions
152.92
−5.37%
50 sessions
158.48
−8.70%
200 sessions
143.06
+1.15%
Session levels
s2
148.10
Support
s1
148.90
Support
pivot
149.60
Pivot
r1
150.40
Resistance
r2
151.10
Resistance
How to read it
In the October 19, 2026 session HSBC Holdings plc closed lower at 144.70 , −3.34% versus the previous session.
The price sits mixed against its moving averages: −5.37% against the 21-session average, −8.70% against the 50 and +1.15% against the 200.
The 14-period RSI reads 36.5, in neutral territory.
MACD stands at -3.621 against a signal line at -3.300: the histogram is negative (−0.322).
ADX reads 24.2, indicating weak directionality.
Levels computed on the latest session place supports at 148.90 and 148.10 and resistances at 150.40 and 151.10 , around a pivot of 149.60.
The average daily range (ATR) is 3.362 , or 2.32% of price.
Turnover was 14M shares, 117% of the 20-session average.
Over the last twelve months the price ranged between 132.85 and 168.88 , and today stands −14.32% from the period high.
Measures computed on closing prices. They describe the past; they are not forecasts.
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How Montbon’s technical analysis works
Montbon analyses markets with Elliott Waves, multi-timeframe moving averages and a 0–100 score summarising the technical setup. It is an informational screening tool.
Elliott Waves
Wave counting to frame the price structure.
MTF moving averages
Moving averages across timeframes to read the trend.
0–100 score
A technical summary of the setup, updated daily.
FAQ about HSBC Holdings plc
How is a stock like HSBC Holdings (0005.HK) analysed technically?
Technical analysis of a stock like HSBC involves studying price charts and trading volumes over time, looking for recurring patterns and significant levels such as supports and resistances. Tools such as moving averages, oscillators, and volatility indicators are used to interpret price behaviour.
What timeframes are commonly used in the technical analysis of a stock listed in Hong Kong?
For a listed stock such as 0005.HK, various time horizons can be observed: the daily chart is often used to identify medium-term trends, while the weekly chart helps contextualise the long-term trend. Intraday charts (hourly or 15-minute) are used for short-term analysis.
What are Elliott Waves and how are they applied to a financial sector stock?
Elliott Wave Theory is a technical analysis method that proposes prices move in repetitive sequences of waves, consisting of five impulse waves and three corrective waves. Applied to a financial sector stock, this theory helps the analyst identify potential trend and correction phases within the price chart, regardless of the company's specific business.
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