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FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I (QTEC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:QTEC - US3373451026 - ETF

240.37 USD
+0.53 (+0.22%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:25:10 PM
239.4 USD
-0.97 (-0.4%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:25:10 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Overall QTEC gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, QTEC is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
QTEC 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 QTEC has a been trading in the 225.83 - 242.03 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Looking at the yearly performance, QTEC did better than 72% of all other stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 7 months ago.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I / QTEC Weekly stock chart
FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I / QTEC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

QTEC has an average technical rating and the quality of the presented setup is also not ideal at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

206.86

246.21

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 232.24 to 236.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @227.97 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @220.11 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 213.75 to 216.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @208.95 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 241.82 to 243.77. 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 QTEC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for QTEC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.92POSITIVEQTEC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.92% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QTEC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of QTEC is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of QTEC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.65NEUTRALThe RSI value for QTEC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.63POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests QTEC has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)75.63NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for QTEC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.61LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for QTEC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)11.24NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for QTEC 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
243.78230.1213.66 (5.60%)17.85%
An entry @243.78. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @230.12. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 13.66 points, which is 5.60%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.85% 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 NASDQ 100 TECH I / QTEC Daily stock chart

FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I

NASDAQ:QTEC (1/12/2026, 8:25:10 PM)

After market: 239.4 -0.97 (-0.4%)

240.37

+0.53 (+0.22%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.22%
1 Week2.33%
2 Weeks2.17%
1 Month0.01%
3 Month3.35%
6 Month10.81%
12 Month22.24%
2 Year34.01%
3 Year102.35%
5 Year73.02%
10 Year511.16%
15 Year801.61%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.35
ATR(20)%1.61%
ATR Inc3.75%
Range Today2.84
ADR(20)3.32
ADR(20)%1.38%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.92
3 months CRS59.11
6 months CRS68.15
Mansfield0.33
10 Day High242.04
10 Day Low230.13
20 Day High242.04
20 Day Low225.83
52 Week High244.32
52 Week Low143.8
CS1 End236.6
CR1 Start241.82
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.87%
DER(5)2.57%
Volume140.40K
Volume Incr27.92%
Vol(5)200.10K
Vol(50)159.22K

FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I / QTEC FAQ

What is the technical rating for QTEC stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to QTEC.


What is the trend direction for QTEC stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I (QTEC) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I?

FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I (QTEC) has an RSI value of 58.6493. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I?

The MACD indicator for FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I (QTEC) has a value of 0.634951, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for QTEC stock?

The buy/sell signal for FIRST TRUST NASDQ 100 TECH I (QTEC) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.