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FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS ETF downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS ETF price gained 1.90% on the last trading day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026), rising from $48.92 to $49.85. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.26% from a day low at $49.25 to a day high of $49.87. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.75% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -140 thousand shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $54.56 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The ETF is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS ETF with a 90% probability to be traded between $48.43 and $50.86 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and ETFS seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. ETFS turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
FDL Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the ETF today. The FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS ETF holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the ETF giving a more negative forecast for the ETF. On further gains, the ETF will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $49.93. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the short-term average at $49.28. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and so far it has risen 2.45%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The ETF should be watched closely. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, November 10, 2025.
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
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, November 10, 2025.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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, November 10, 2025.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 FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS ETF
FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS finds support from accumulated volume at $49.82 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 $0.620 between high and low, or 1.26%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.13%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (FDL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND to open at $49.66, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $49.55 and $50.15, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.591 (+/-1.19%) up or down from last closing price. If FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.19% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $49.82 (0.06%) than the resistance at $50.25 (0.80%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS INDEX FUND ETF A Buy?
FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR DIVIDEND LEADERS holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this ETF. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.620
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $49.66 ( 0.388%).
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FDL Performance
Trading levels for FDL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 50.28 | 0.86% |
| R2 | 50.04 | 0.381% |
| R1 | 49.89 | 0.0873% |
| Price | 49.85 | |
| S1 | 49.42 | -0.86% |
| S2 | 49.27 | -1.16% |
| S3 | 49.04 | -1.63% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 50.68 | 1.66% |
| R2 | 50.33 | 0.96% |
| R1 | 50.25 | 0.80% |
| Price | 49.85 | |
| S1 | 49.82 | -0.0602% |
| S2 | 49.48 | -0.742% |
| S3 | 49.21 | -1.28% |
FDL Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.473 | 0.96% |
| 2 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.401 | 0.796% |
| 3 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.550 | 1.24% |
| 4 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.424 | 0.99% |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.458 | 1.09% |
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