FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:AFSM - US33740F7978 - ETF
Overall AFSM gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AFSM is only an average performer.
AFSM has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 32.45. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 32.22, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for AFSM in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 31.95 to 32.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 31.11 to 31.14. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @28.69 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 32.45 to 33.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 AFSM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for AFSM is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 54.07 | NEUTRAL | AFSM is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFSM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of AFSM is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AFSM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.69 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AFSM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.02 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests AFSM has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 45.65 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AFSM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.2 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for AFSM suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 11.92 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for AFSM suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32.72 | 31.94 | 0.78 (2.38%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @32.72. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @31.94. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.78 points, which is 2.38%. | For a 0.59% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.
NYSEARCA:AFSM (11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
32.424
+0.02 (+0.05%)
FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM / AFSM FAQ
What is the technical rating for AFSM stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to AFSM.
What is the trend direction for AFSM stock?
The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) stock?
FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) has an RSI value of 52.6946. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What are the support and resistance levels for FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) stock?
FIRST TRUST ACTIVE FACTOR SM (AFSM) has a support level at 32.22 and a resistance level at 32.45. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of AFSM support and resistance levels.