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FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSEARCA:FTF - NYSE Arca - US35472T1016 - Currency: USD

6.445  -0.05 (-0.85%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

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We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to FTF. In the last year, FTF was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
FTF is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so FTF is lagging the market slightly.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, FTF outperforms 40% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
In the last month FTF has a been trading in a tight range between 6.31 and 6.55.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR / FTF Weekly stock chart
FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR / FTF Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is only medium, FTF does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 6.51. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 6.47, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for FTF 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

6.02

6.86

When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 6.32 to 6.43. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 6.08 to 6.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 6.46 to 6.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 6.74 to 6.79. 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 FTF is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for FTF is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength40.59NEUTRALFTF is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FTF is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FTF is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of FTF is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.35NEUTRALThe RSI value for FTF is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests FTF has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)72.79NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FTF is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.8LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for FTF suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)13.79NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for FTF 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
6.486.390.09 (1.46%)25.00%
An entry @6.48. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @6.39. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 0.09 points, which is 1.46%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.37%.

  • 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.
FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR / FTF Daily stock chart

FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR

NYSEARCA:FTF (7/15/2025, 2:42:35 PM)

6.445

-0.05 (-0.85%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.85%
1 Week0.78%
2 Weeks1.09%
1 Month0.93%
3 Month5.86%
6 Month-2.69%
12 Month-0.61%
2 Year3.5%
3 Year-5.52%
5 Year-24.15%
10 Year-44.16%
15 Year-49.38%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.05
ATR(20)%0.8%
ATR Inc13.17%
Range Today0.09
ADR(20)0.05
ADR(20)%0.77%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS40.59
Mansfield-0.79
10 Day High6.55
10 Day Low6.4
20 Day High6.55
20 Day Low6.31
52 Week High6.83
52 Week Low5.57
CS1 End6.47
CR1 Start6.51
Volume & EV
DER(3)7.36%
DER(5)5.31%
Volume269.29K
Volume Incr-6.41%
Vol(5)150.84K
Vol(50)142.66K