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FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF (FTSL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FTSL - US33738D3098 - ETF

45.83 USD
+0.02 (+0.04%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
45.84 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

0

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.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FTSL is a bad performer in the overall market: 64% of all stocks are doing better.
The short term trend is negative, the long term trend is neutral. Not much exciting going on here.
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 45.43 and 46.05.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF / FTSL Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF / FTSL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Although the technical rating is bad, FTSL does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced.

Support and Resistance Analysis

44.12

46.95

We found 1 important support 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.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for FTSL is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for FTSL is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength36.78NEUTRALFTSL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of FTSL is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)44.93NEUTRALThe RSI value for FTSL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests FTSL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)16.49OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests FTSL may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.2LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for FTSL suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)50.52POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for FTSL suggests a strong 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)
FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF / FTSL Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST SENIOR LOAN ETF

NASDAQ:FTSL (12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 45.84 +0.01 (+0.02%)

45.83

+0.02 (+0.04%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.04%
1 Week0.04%
2 Weeks-0.26%
1 Month-0.24%
3 Month-0.61%
6 Month-0.39%
12 Month-1.19%
2 Year-0.52%
3 Year2.78%
5 Year-3.7%
10 Year-2.22%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.07
ATR(20)%0.2%
ATR Inc-35.49%
Range Today0.02
ADR(20)0.07
ADR(20)%0.15%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS36.78
3 months CRS45.91
6 months CRS30.19
Mansfield-1
10 Day High46.05
10 Day Low45.76
20 Day High46.05
20 Day Low45.43
52 Week High46.52
52 Week Low44.3
CS1 End44.58
CR1 Start45.85
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.2%
DER(5)-0.28%
Volume242.70K
Volume Incr13.3%
Vol(5)284.34K
Vol(50)258.16K

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 44.9302. 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.