FIRST TRUST NASDAQ SEMICONDU (FTXL) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FTXL - US33738R8117 - ETF
98.77 USD
+1.73 (+1.78%)
Taking everything into account, FTXL scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, FTXL is showing a nice and steady performance.
Warning: FTXL has an average volume of 18802 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FTXL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks.
FTXL 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 FTXL is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month FTXL has a been trading in the 95.16 - 102.56 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
FTXL has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry.
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62.48
103.59
When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 98.35 to 98.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 95.32 to 95.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @86.61 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @63.11 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 99.03 to 99.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 102.56 to 102.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
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 FTXL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for FTXL is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 74.38 | POSITIVE | FTXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.38% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of FTXL is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FTXL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FTXL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 50.79 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FTXL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.3 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FTXL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 37.3 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FTXL is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.91 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for FTXL suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 12.17 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for FTXL suggests a weak or negative 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.60 | 98.34 | 1.26 (1.27%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @99.60. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @98.34. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.26 points, which is 1.27%. | For a 0.32% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of FTXL. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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:FTXL (9/4/2025, 8:09:13 PM)
98.77
+1.73 (+1.78%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg1.78%
1 Week-1.85%
2 Weeks1.18%
1 Month3.62%
3 Month12.98%
6 Month21.32%
12 Month19.07%
2 Year46.04%
3 Year102.56%
5 Year107.28%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.89
ATR(20)%1.91%
ATR Inc-8%
Range Today1.9
ADR(20)1.48
ADR(20)%1.49%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.38
Mansfield0.2
10 Day High101.63
10 Day Low95.74
20 Day High102.56
20 Day Low95.16
52 Week High102.56
52 Week Low59.72
CS1 End98.56
CR1 Start99.03
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.35%
DER(5)-0.2%
Volume5.20K
Volume Incr-2.87%
Vol(5)11.86K
Vol(50)18.80K