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FIRST TRUST NASDAQ ABA CBIF (QABA) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:QABA - Nasdaq - US33736Q1040 - ETF - Currency: USD

57.64  +0.3 (+0.52%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, QABA scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although QABA is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
QABA is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, QABA turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 59% of all stocks.
QABA is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so QABA is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ ABA CBIF / QABA Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ ABA CBIF / QABA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, QABA 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. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 57.78. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 57.20, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

47.33

59.72

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 56.16 to 57.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 53.34 to 54.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 51.39 to 51.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @47.81 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 57.78 to 59.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for QABA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for QABA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength59.12NEUTRALQABA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QABA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QABA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QABA is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.36NEUTRALThe RSI value for QABA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.03NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests QABA has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)83.78OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests QABA may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.87LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for QABA suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)25.57POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for QABA 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)
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
59.1456.152.99 (5.06%)19.78%
An entry @59.14. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @56.15. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.99 points, which is 5.06%.When investing 19.78% 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 NASDAQ ABA CBIF / QABA Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST NASDAQ ABA CBIF

NASDAQ:QABA (7/22/2025, 11:46:00 AM)

57.64

+0.3 (+0.52%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.52%
1 Week-1.03%
2 Weeks0.76%
1 Month10.31%
3 Month13.48%
6 Month1.2%
12 Month2.43%
2 Year25.09%
3 Year5.87%
5 Year68.95%
10 Year44.58%
15 Year144.42%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.12
ATR(20)%1.87%
ATR Inc-29.28%
Range Today0.52
ADR(20)0.92
ADR(20)%1.6%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS59.12
Mansfield-0.27
10 Day High58.09
10 Day Low55.4
20 Day High58.09
20 Day Low51.62
52 Week High64.3
52 Week Low45.06
CS1 End57.2
CR1 Start57.78
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.17%
DER(5)-2.1%
Volume33.91K
Volume Incr26.47%
Vol(5)57.60K
Vol(50)30.76K