- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.48)
Red day on Tuesday for First Trust Long/Short Equity
(Updated on Jun 23, 2026)
The First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF price fell by -0.80% on the last day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026) from $74.86 to $74.26. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.783% from a day low at $74.10 to a day high of $74.68. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.9% 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 -47 thousand shares and in total, 147 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $10.90 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a narrow 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 6.31% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $78.21 and $80.53 at the end of this 3-month period.
FTLS Signals & Forecast
The First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the ETF giving a positive forecast for the ETF. On further gains, the ETF will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $74.51. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $74.20. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. 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 Thursday, June 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.83%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF
First Trust Long/Short Equity finds support from accumulated volume at $72.88 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 $0.580 between high and low, or 0.783%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.745%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $71.15 (-4.19%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 12 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FTLS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF to open at $74.35, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $73.95 and $74.57, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.625 (+/-0.85%) up or down from last closing price. If First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.85% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $74.49 (0.31%) than the support at $72.88 (1.86%), 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 Long/Short Equity ETF ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
1.214
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $74.35 ( 0.117%).
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FTLS Performance
Trading levels for FTLS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 74.93 | 0.90% |
| R2 | 74.71 | 0.599% |
| R1 | 74.57 | 0.415% |
| Price | 74.26 | |
| S1 | 74.13 | -0.182% |
| S2 | 73.99 | -0.366% |
| S3 | 73.77 | -0.664% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 74.86 | 0.81% |
| R2 | 74.73 | 0.633% |
| R1 | 74.49 | 0.310% |
| Price | 74.26 | |
| S1 | 72.88 | -1.86% |
| S2 | 72.53 | -2.33% |
| S3 | 69.44 | -6.49% |
FTLS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0634 | 0.0909% |
| 2 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.213 | 0.301% |
| 3 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.175 | 0.251% |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.220 | 0.332% |
| 5 | Dec 27, 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.151 | 0.236% |
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