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Red day on Wednesday for First Trust Dividend Strength Etf
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The First Trust Dividend Strength Etf ETF price fell by -0.212% on the last day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026) from $60.01 to $59.88. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.619% from a day low at $59.80 to a day high of $60.17. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.36% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 2 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, 4 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $219.22 thousand.
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 Dividend Strength Etf ETF with a 90% probability to be traded between $57.85 and $61.40 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.
FTDS Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and so far it has risen 2.26%. 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). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The First Trust Dividend Strength Etf 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 $60.40. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the short-term average at $59.78. 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. First Trust Dividend Strength 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".
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Trust Dividend Strength Etf ETF
First Trust Dividend Strength Etf finds support from accumulated volume at $59.60 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 $0.370 between high and low, or 0.619%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.706%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (FTDS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect First Trust Dividend Strength Etf to open at $59.95, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $59.61 and $60.14, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.530 (+/-0.89%) up or down from last closing price. If First Trust Dividend Strength Etf takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.89% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $59.89 (0.01%) than the support at $59.60 (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 Dividend Strength Etf ETF A Buy?
First Trust Dividend Strength Etf 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.
Current score:
-2.456
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $59.95 ( 0.119%).
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FTDS Performance
Trading levels for FTDS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 60.32 | 0.736% |
| R2 | 60.18 | 0.500% |
| R1 | 60.09 | 0.355% |
| Price | 59.88 | |
| S1 | 59.81 | -0.117% |
| S2 | 59.72 | -0.263% |
| S3 | 59.58 | -0.499% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 61.60 | 2.88% |
| R2 | 61.17 | 2.16% |
| R1 | 59.89 | 0.0112% |
| Price | 59.88 | |
| S1 | 59.60 | -0.465% |
| S2 | 59.23 | -1.09% |
| S3 | 58.83 | -1.76% |
FTDS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.311 | 0.515% |
| 2 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.248 | 0.433% |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.233 | 0.420% |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.200 | 0.383% |
| 5 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.219 | 0.430% |
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