FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FTSL - US33738D3098 - ETF
45.8352 USD
+0.03 (+0.06%)
Taking everything into account, FTSL scores 0 out of 10 in our technical rating. 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.
Both the long and short term trends are negative. It is better to avoid buying stocks with negative trends.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FTSL is a bad performer in the overall market: 66% of all stocks are doing better.
FTSL is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so FTSL is lagging the market.
In the last month FTSL has a been trading in a tight range between 45.42 and 46.15.
Although the technical rating is bad, FTSL does present a nice setup opportunity. 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 45.87. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
More info and screens
44.12
46.95
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.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 45.87 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 | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The long term trend for FTSL is down. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for FTSL is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 34.64 | 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) | 42.47 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FTSL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.01 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FTSL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 53.22 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FTSL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 0.29 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FTSL suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 52.86 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for FTSL suggests a strong trend. |
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)
NASDAQ:FTSL (10/16/2025, 10:22:21 AM)
45.8352
+0.03 (+0.06%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.06%
1 Week-0.09%
2 Weeks-0.07%
1 Month-0.54%
3 Month-0.76%
6 Month0.9%
12 Month-0.87%
2 Year0.81%
3 Year2.41%
5 Year0.07%
10 Year-5.04%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.14
ATR(20)%0.29%
ATR Inc-44.79%
Range Today0.05
ADR(20)0.13
ADR(20)%0.28%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS34.64
Mansfield-1.01
10 Day High45.9
10 Day Low45.42
20 Day High46.15
20 Day Low45.42
52 Week High46.55
52 Week Low44.3
CS1 End44.58
CR1 Start45.87
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.58%
DER(5)-2.66%
Volume48.77K
Volume Incr-1.82%
Vol(5)312.76K
Vol(50)263.01K