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FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FAD - US33733F1012 - ETF

164.16 USD
-1.18 (-0.71%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 1:59:38 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to FAD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, FAD is showing a nice and steady performance.

Warning: FAD has an average volume of 7204 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, FAD did better than 71% of all other stocks.
FAD is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month FAD has a been trading in a tight range between 159.33 and 167.45.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH / FAD Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH / FAD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

FAD has an excellent technical rating and also presents 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 165.35. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 163.64, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

113.46

168.72

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 149.69 to 163.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @114.61 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 165.35 to 167.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for FAD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for FAD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength71.94POSITIVEFAD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 71.94% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FAD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FAD is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FAD is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.04NEUTRALThe RSI value for FAD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.26POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests FAD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)77.7NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FAD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.26LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for FAD suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)11.44NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for FAD suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
167.06159.327.74 (4.63%)21.59%
An entry @167.06. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @159.32. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 7.74 points, which is 4.63%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 21.59% 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.
FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH / FAD Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH

NASDAQ:FAD (12/29/2025, 1:59:38 PM)

164.16

-1.18 (-0.71%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.71%
1 Week2.52%
2 Weeks-1.02%
1 Month2.69%
3 Month3.55%
6 Month13.61%
12 Month18.04%
2 Year47.28%
3 Year74.37%
5 Year59.35%
10 Year232.55%
15 Year446.22%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.28
ATR(20)%1.26%
ATR Inc-54.11%
Range Today1
ADR(20)1.8
ADR(20)%1.1%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS71.94
3 months CRS68.82
6 months CRS73.99
Mansfield0.09
10 Day High167.45
10 Day Low159.33
20 Day High167.45
20 Day Low159.33
52 Week High167.45
52 Week Low113.03
CS1 End163.64
CR1 Start165.35
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)1.76%
Volume2.96K
Volume Incr-59.46%
Vol(5)3.74K
Vol(50)7.20K

FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH / FAD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to FAD.


What is the current trend direction of FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for FAD stock?

FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) has an RSI value of 57.0382. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for FAD stock?

The MACD indicator for FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) has a value of 0.260789, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for FAD stock?

The buy/sell signal for FIRST TRUST MULTI CAP GROWTH (FAD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.