- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.07 per share
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 23, 2026)
The FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF price gained 1.27% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026), rising from $40.96 to $41.48. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.79% from a day low at $40.77 to a day high of $41.50. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.54% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -38 thousand shares and in total, 36 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.50 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 lies in the upper part of a weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $41.77 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 8.42% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $41.60 and $45.29 at the end of this 3-month period.
FTXO Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK 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 $40.82 and $38.84. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and so far it has risen 12.24%. 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). 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 Friday, November 21, 2025 in the long-term chart.
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, November 21, 2025 in the long-term chart.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 NASDAQ BANK ETF
On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $36.07 and $35.75. 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 NASDAQ BANK finds support just below today's level at $36.07. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $35.75 and $34.90.
This ETF has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.730 between high and low, or 1.79%. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.76%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $40.10 (-3.33%) (This ETF has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 27 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FTXO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF to open at $41.25, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $41.11 and $41.84, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.727 (+/-1.77%) up or down from last closing price. If FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.77% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $36.07, some $5.41 (13.03%) from the current price of $41.48, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK ETF ETF A Buy?
FIRST TRUST NASDAQ BANK holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.794
Strong Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $41.25 ( 0.548%).
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FTXO Performance
Trading levels for FTXO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 41.98 | 1.21% |
| R2 | 41.70 | 0.539% |
| R1 | 41.53 | 0.124% |
| Price | 41.48 | |
| S1 | 40.97 | -1.22% |
| S2 | 40.80 | -1.64% |
| S3 | 40.52 | -2.31% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 41.48 | |
| S1 | 36.07 | -13.03% |
| S2 | 35.75 | -13.81% |
| S3 | 34.90 | -15.86% |
FTXO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0735 | 0.206% |
| 2 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.228 | 0.600% |
| 3 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.169 | 0.471% |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.208 | 0.628% |
| 5 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.121 | 0.397% |
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