FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FTA - US33735J1016 - ETF
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to FTA. Although FTA is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, FTA also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 84.52. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 83.78, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 81.11 to 83.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 78.46 to 78.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Support @69.56 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 84.52 to 84.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 FTA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for FTA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 55.98 | NEUTRAL | FTA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FTA is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FTA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FTA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 58.04 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FTA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.11 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests FTA has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 77.3 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FTA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.06 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FTA suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 14.12 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for FTA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.53 | 81.12 | 3.41 (4.03%) | 24.79% |
| An entry @84.53. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @81.12. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.41 points, which is 4.03%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 24.79% 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.
NASDAQ:FTA (10/28/2025, 1:17:45 PM)
83.83
-0.21 (-0.25%)
FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP / FTA FAQ
What is the technical rating for FTA stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to FTA.
What is the current trend direction of FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) stock?
The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for FTA stock?
FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) has an RSI value of 58.0378. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for FTA stock?
The MACD indicator for FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) has a value of 0.112791, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the buy/sell signal for FTA stock?
The buy/sell signal for FIRST TRUST L C VAL ALP (FTA) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.