Should you buy ASCI ETF?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf (ASCI) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.09 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 0.40%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 3.68%
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Bullish long-term trend in place
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.28 per share
Weaker technical forecast for Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf as ETF downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf ETF price fell by -0.566% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $37.22 to $37.01. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.125% from a day low at $37.01 to a day high of $37.05. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.71% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 798 shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 3 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $121.27 thousand.
The ETF lies the upper part of a falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break up at the top trend line at $37.20 will firstly indicate a slower falling rate, but may be the first sign of a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to fall -3.68% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $33.47 and $35.83 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the ETF price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
ASCI Signals & Forecast
The Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $36.70 and $36.17. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Friday, August 07, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.566%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs". The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, December 19, 2025 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, December 19, 2025 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf ETF
Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf finds support from accumulated volume at $36.54 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.0464 between high and low, or 0.125%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.420%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $35.90 (-3.00%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (ASCI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf to open at $37.02, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $36.81 and $37.21, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.402 (+/-1.09%) up or down from last closing price. If Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.09% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $37.09 (0.22%) than the support at $36.54 (1.26%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf ETF A Buy?
Abrdn International Small Cap Active Etf holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.089
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $37.02 ( 0.0418%).
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ASCI Performance
Trading levels for ASCI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 37.07 | 0.167% |
| R2 | 37.05 | 0.119% |
| R1 | 37.04 | 0.0897% |
| Price | 37.01 | |
| S1 | 37.01 | -0.0061% |
| S2 | 36.99 | -0.0357% |
| S3 | 36.98 | -0.0836% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 38.01 | 2.72% |
| R2 | 37.24 | 0.624% |
| R1 | 37.09 | 0.223% |
| Price | 37.01 | |
| S1 | 36.54 | -1.26% |
| S2 | 35.94 | -2.88% |
| S3 | 35.36 | -4.45% |
ASCI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.276 | 0.80% |
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