First Trust Developed Markets Ex-us Small Cap Alphadex Fund First Trust Developed Markets Ex-us Small Cap Alphadex Fund ETF Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jun 15, 2026 Loss -2.81%

The FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ETF price fell by -0.90% on the last day (Monday, 22nd Jun 2026) from $68.65 to $68.03. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0% from a day low at $68.03 to a day high of $68.03. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 3.45% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the ETF, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the ETF. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -3 thousand shares and in total, 38 shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.59 thousand.

The ETF lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 5.15% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $69.77 and $78.16 at the end of this 3-month period.

FDTS Signals & Forecast

There are mixed signals in the ETF today. The FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ETF holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $68.97 and $69.60. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this ETF may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 05, 2026, and so far it has risen 3.45%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US ETF

On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $64.59 and $64.33. There is a natural risk involved when a ETF is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the ETF then may fall to the next support level. In this case, FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US finds support just below today's level at $64.59. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $64.33 and $62.75.

In general the ETF tends to have controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0 between high and low, or 0%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.326%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $64.37 (-5.39%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 10 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FDTS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND to open at $68.03, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $67.54 and $68.53, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.99 (+/-1.47%) up or down from last closing price. If FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.47% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $68.81 (1.13%) than the support at $64.59 (5.06%), 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 FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US SMALL CAP ALPHADEX FUND ETF A Buy?

FIRST TRUST DEVELOPED MARKETS EX-US 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: 0.644 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 23, 2026 - $68.03 ( 0%).

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