We assign a technical rating of 0 out of 10 to FTSL. FTSL scores bad on all fronts: it is a bad performer in the overall market and both the medium and short term pictures are negative.
The technical rating of FTSL is bad and it also does not present a quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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When analyzing the support we notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 44.57 to 44.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 45.85 to 46.49. 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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for FTSL is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for FTSL is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 37.09 | NEUTRAL | FTSL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 40.85 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FTSL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.02 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FTSL has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 15.39 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests FTSL may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.2 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FTSL suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 51.56 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FTSL suggests a strong trend. |
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FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF / FTSL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to FTSL.
What is the current trend direction of FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) stock?
The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) is Bearish.
What is the RSI signal for FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) stock?
FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) has an RSI value of 40.8497. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF?
FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) has a support level at 44.58 and a resistance level at 45.85. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FTSL support and resistance levels.