- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.64)
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.10 per share
Red day on Monday for First Trust Institutional Preferred
(Updated on Jun 22, 2026)
The First Trust Institutional Preferred ETF price fell by -0.0777% on the last day (Monday, 22nd Jun 2026) from $19.32 to $19.30. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.130% from a day low at $19.30 to a day high of $19.33. The price has fallen in 5 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.47% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 50 thousand 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, 332 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $6.40 million.
The ETF is moving within a narrow and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect First Trust Institutional Preferred ETF with a 90% probability to be traded between $19.19 and $19.68 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.
FPEI Signals & Forecast
The First Trust Institutional Preferred 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 $19.29 and $19.24. 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, May 08, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.155%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the ETF should be followed more closely. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, June 12, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, June 12, 2026.
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 Friday, June 12, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, June 12, 2026.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, June 12, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, June 12, 2026.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 Institutional Preferred ETF
First Trust Institutional Preferred finds support from accumulated volume at $19.21 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 $0.0250 between high and low, or 0.130%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.202%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $18.73 (-2.93%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 29 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FPEI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF to open at $19.31, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.27 and $19.33, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.0541 (+/-0.28%) up or down from last closing price. If First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.28% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $19.31 (0.05%) than the support at $19.21 (0.47%), 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 Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for First Trust Institutional Preferred ETF to perform well in the short-term period.
Current score:
1.357
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 23, 2026 - $19.31 ( 0.0432%).
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FPEI Performance
Trading levels for FPEI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.33 | 0.173% |
| R2 | 19.32 | 0.123% |
| R1 | 19.32 | 0.0927% |
| Price | 19.30 | |
| S1 | 19.30 | -0.0063% |
| S2 | 19.29 | -0.0369% |
| S3 | 19.28 | -0.0864% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.32 | 0.104% |
| R2 | 19.32 | 0.0777% |
| R1 | 19.31 | 0.0518% |
| Price | 19.30 | |
| S1 | 19.21 | -0.466% |
| S2 | 19.20 | -0.518% |
| S3 | 19.00 | -1.55% |
FPEI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.0986 | 0.515% |
| 2 | Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0900 | 0.469% |
| 3 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0924 | 0.491% |
| 4 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0855 | 0.438% |
| 5 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0913 | 0.470% |
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