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FIRST TRUST SMALL CAP GROWTH (FYC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:FYC - US33737M3007 - ETF

93.286 USD
-1.74 (-1.83%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, FYC scores 10 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, FYC is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, FYC did better than 82% of all other stocks.
FYC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month FYC has a been trading in the 88.76 - 96.64 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST SMALL CAP GROWTH / FYC Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST SMALL CAP GROWTH / FYC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

FYC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 90.23, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

84.48

96.24

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 88.17 to 90.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @85.33 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @95.29 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 FYC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for FYC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength82.87POSITIVEFYC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.87% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FYC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FYC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FYC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)55.5NEUTRALThe RSI value for FYC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests FYC has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)69.1NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FYC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.93LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for FYC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.6NEUTRALThe ADX value for FYC suggests a possible start of a new 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
95.3089.695.61 (5.89%)16.97%
An entry @95.30. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @89.69. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 5.61 points, which is 5.89%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 16.97% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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 SMALL CAP GROWTH / FYC Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST SMALL CAP GROWTH

NASDAQ:FYC (10/22/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

93.286

-1.74 (-1.83%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-1.83%
1 Week-2.09%
2 Weeks0.41%
1 Month3.12%
3 Month14.9%
6 Month36.36%
12 Month25.42%
2 Year78.09%
3 Year57.37%
5 Year97.98%
10 Year201.8%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)2.12
ATR(20)%1.93%
ATR Inc12.62%
Range Today2.74
ADR(20)1.5
ADR(20)%1.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.87
3 months CRS84.05
6 months CRS82.08
Mansfield0.7
10 Day High96.64
10 Day Low89.7
20 Day High96.64
20 Day Low88.76
52 Week High96.64
52 Week Low59.29
CS1 End90.23
CR1 Start95.29
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.51%
DER(5)-0.72%
Volume40.00K
Volume Incr-21.6%
Vol(5)30.66K
Vol(50)37.92K