- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- +46.7% price growth over the last year
- +24.9% YTD performance
Stronger technical forecast for First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF price after Thursday trading
(Updated on Jun 18, 2026)
The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF price gained 1.90% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $191.05 to $194.68. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.10% from a day low at $193.06 to a day high of $195.17. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.18% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $385.33 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a wide and strong 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 17.77% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $217.35 and $251.57 at the end of this 3-month period.
GRID Signals & Forecast
The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF, but the ETF has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $190.02 and $192.53. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical 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 Monday, May 11, 2026, and so far it has fallen -2.56%. 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).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF
First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid finds support from accumulated volume at $188.49 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This ETF is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the ETF moved $2.11 (1.10%) between high and low. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.29%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $186.27 (-4.32%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 27 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (GRID) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index to open at $194.30, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $192.41 and $196.95, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.54 (+/-2.36%) up or down from last closing price. If First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.36% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $197.22 (1.30%) than the support at $188.49 (3.18%), 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 NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index 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 NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid ETF to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.423
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $194.30 ( 0.194%).
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GRID Performance
Trading levels for GRID
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 196.42 | 0.89% |
| R2 | 195.61 | 0.477% |
| R1 | 195.11 | 0.221% |
| Price | 194.68 | |
| S1 | 193.49 | -0.609% |
| S2 | 192.99 | -0.87% |
| S3 | 192.19 | -1.28% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 199.80 | 2.63% |
| R2 | 197.73 | 1.57% |
| R1 | 197.22 | 1.30% |
| Price | 194.68 | |
| S1 | 188.49 | -3.18% |
| S2 | 187.20 | -3.84% |
| S3 | 161.57 | -17.01% |
GRID Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.100 | 0.0621% |
| 2 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.338 | 0.220% |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.236 | 0.158% |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.83 | 0.600% |
| 5 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.139 | 0.123% |
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