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FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:FXZ - US33734X1688 - ETF

62.2 USD
-0.42 (-0.67%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to FXZ. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, FXZ is only an average performer.

Warning: FXZ has an average volume of 18660 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
FXZ 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 FXZ is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month FXZ has a been trading in the 59.91 - 63.94 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.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, FXZ turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 44% of all stocks.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD / FXZ Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD / FXZ Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, FXZ also presents a decent setup pattern. 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 62.53. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 61.96, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

58.69

70.26

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 59.28 to 61.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 62.53 to 63.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @69.56 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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 FXZ is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for FXZ is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength44.84NEUTRALFXZ is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FXZ is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FXZ is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FXZ is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)52.72NEUTRALThe RSI value for FXZ is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.06POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests FXZ has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)63.9NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FXZ is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.73LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for FXZ suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.58NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for FXZ 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
63.5660.353.21 (5.06%)19.77%
An entry @63.56. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @60.34. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 3.21 points, which is 5.06%.When investing 19.77% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • 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.
FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD / FXZ Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD

NYSEARCA:FXZ (10/28/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

62.2

-0.42 (-0.67%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.67%
1 Week1.57%
2 Weeks0.79%
1 Month0.99%
3 Month10.7%
6 Month16.02%
12 Month-4.97%
2 Year3.99%
3 Year8.44%
5 Year60.6%
10 Year109.43%
15 Year185.98%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.22
ATR(20)%1.73%
ATR Inc-58.9%
Range Today0.57
ADR(20)0.85
ADR(20)%1.37%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS44.84
3 months CRS69.56
6 months CRS64.14
Mansfield-0.62
10 Day High62.94
10 Day Low60.36
20 Day High63.94
20 Day Low59.91
52 Week High67.69
52 Week Low46.13
CS1 End61.96
CR1 Start62.53
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.96%
DER(5)0.23%
Volume8.88K
Volume Incr-49.78%
Vol(5)7.32K
Vol(50)18.66K

FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD / FXZ FAQ

What is the technical rating for FXZ stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to FXZ.


What is the trend direction for FXZ stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) stock?

FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) has an RSI value of 52.7166. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) stock?

The buy/sell signal for FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) stock?

FIRST TRUST MATERIALS ALPHAD (FXZ) has a support level at 61.96 and a resistance level at 62.53. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FXZ support and resistance levels.