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DGX Stock Analysis

Data source: Trade-Ideas Alerts | 5 alerts analyzed | Backtest period: 2022-01-24 → 2024-09-30

⚠️ Small sample size (5 alerts). Statistics may have high variance. Interpret with caution.

🏢 Company Profile

📍 NYSE 📅 IPO: Dec 17, 1996 🔗 www.questdiagnostics.com
💰 Market Cap: $20.14B 👥 Employees: 56,000
Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the US. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions.
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5
Total Alerts
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80.0%
Win Rate (EOD)
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+0.48%
Avg Gain (EOD)
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+1.37%
Avg MFE (Max Potential)

📈 Performance by Timeframe

5MIN

Win Rate: 40.0%
Avg Gain: -0.05%
Avg Winner: +0.25%
Avg Loser: -0.26%
Best: +0.48%
Worst: -0.43%
Trades: 2/3

15MIN

Win Rate: 60.0%
Avg Gain: +0.16%
Avg Winner: +0.48%
Avg Loser: -0.32%
Best: +1.14%
Worst: -0.42%
Trades: 3/2

30MIN

Win Rate: 40.0%
Avg Gain: +0.20%
Avg Winner: +0.99%
Avg Loser: -0.33%
Best: +1.54%
Worst: -0.75%
Trades: 2/3

60MIN

Win Rate: 60.0%
Avg Gain: +0.18%
Avg Winner: +0.68%
Avg Loser: -0.57%
Best: +1.58%
Worst: -0.94%
Trades: 3/2

EOD (End of Day)

Win Rate: 80.0%
Avg Gain: +0.48%
Avg Winner: +0.69%
Avg Loser: -0.33%
Best: +1.69%
Worst: -0.33%
Trades: 4/1

🚀 Max Favorable / Adverse Excursion (MFE/MAE)

Institutional-grade metrics showing the maximum profit potential and risk for each alert.

📈 MFE (Max Profit Potential)

Average MFE: +1.37%
Best MFE: +2.76%
Avg Time to MFE: 271 min

On average, DGX alerts reach +1.37% profit potential within 271 minutes.

📉 MAE (Max Drawdown Risk)

Average MAE: -0.73%
Worst MAE: -2.19%
Avg Time to MAE: 26 min

Before reaching MFE, expect an average drawdown of 0.73%.

⚖️ Risk/Reward Ratio

1.88:1

Good risk/reward - favorable for momentum trading.

💡 Trading Insight: Based on 5 alerts, DGX typically reaches +1.37% profit before pulling back. Consider setting profit targets around 1.1% to capture most of the move.

🌅 Premarket Gap Analysis (9:25 → 9:30)

Total Gaps Analyzed 5
Gap Up % 60.0%
Avg Gap +0.13%
Best Gap +0.60%

🏭 Sector Comparison: SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES

How DGX compares to 18 other tickers in the same sector.

5-Min Gain
DGX: -0.05% Sector: -0.18% +0.12%
EOD Gain
DGX: +0.48% Sector: +911658.96% -911658.47%
Avg MFE
DGX: +1.37% Sector: +11.20% -9.84%

📋 Last 20 Alerts

Historical DGX alerts with performance metrics calculated from 1-minute price data. Each row shows the actual price movement at different timeframes after the alert.

Date Time Price 5min 15min 30min 60min EOD MFE MAE Gap Result
2024-09-30 09:26:34 $154.8 -0.19% -0.42% -0.75% -0.19% +0.29% +0.51% -0.81% +0.19% LOSS
2024-07-11 09:25:28 $142.62 -0.43% -0.22% +0.44% +0.06% +0.62% +0.79% -0.76% -0.54% LOSS
2024-07-02 09:27:34 $137.09 -0.14% +0.05% -0.04% +0.41% -0.33% +0.70% -0.36% -0.02% LOSS
2022-06-09 09:25:00 $134.7 +0.48% +1.14% +1.54% +1.58% +0.14% +2.76% +0.48% +0.60% WIN
2022-01-24 09:25:00 $136.0 +0.03% +0.25% -0.21% -0.94% +1.69% +2.07% -2.19% +0.44% WIN

Table Metrics Explained:

  • 5min/15min/30min/60min/EOD: Price change at each timeframe (calculated from real minute-by-minute data)
  • MFE: Maximum Favorable Excursion - highest profit potential reached during the day
  • MAE: Maximum Adverse Excursion - worst drawdown experienced before reaching MFE
  • Gap: Premarket price gap from 9:25 AM to 9:30 AM market open
  • Result: WIN if 5min change > 0%, LOSS otherwise

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Why Analyze DGX with FILTRIX?

🛡️ Realistic Entry Simulation

We don't inflate stats. Our analysis tracks only the first alert of the day for DGX. This simulates a true "Gap & Go" entry at pre-market hours (9:25-9:30 AM), avoiding the trap of chasing a stock that has already extended.

💰 Max Potential (MFE) Analysis

How much is left in the move? On winning days, DGX historically offers an average upside of +1.37% intraday. Our data helps you distinguish between a quick scalp and a runner.

📊 DGX Momentum Personality

With a baseline win rate of 80.0%, DGX shows strong follow-through, making it a prime candidate for momentum strategies.

⏱️ Optimized Exit Timing

Don't guess when to sell. Our backtests show DGX performs best on the EOD (End of Day) timeframe (Avg Gain: +0.48%), signaling that gains often fade later in the session.