- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.68)
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield ETF downgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield ETF price fell by -0.94% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $34.21 to $33.89. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.95% from a day low at $33.63 to a day high of $33.95. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.83% 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 -7 thousand shares and in total, 95 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.22 million.
The ETFis at the upper part of a horizontal trend and normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but a break-up through the top trend line at $34.22 will give a strong buy signal and a trend shift could be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield ETF with a 90% probability to be traded between $32.21 and $34.69 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.
HDEF Signals & Forecast
The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield 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 $33.67 and $32.77. 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 Thursday, July 30, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.94%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield ETF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield finds support from accumulated volume at $33.15 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 $0.320 between high and low, or 0.95%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.88%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $32.56 (-3.94%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (HDEF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF to open at $33.82, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $33.72 and $34.06, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.344 (+/-1.02%) up or down from last closing price. If Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.02% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $33.96 (0.21%) than the support at $33.15 (2.18%), 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity 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 Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield ETF to perform well in the short-term period. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
2.063
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $33.82 ( 0.207%).
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HDEF Performance
Trading levels for HDEF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 34.14 | 0.738% |
| R2 | 34.02 | 0.377% |
| R1 | 33.94 | 0.154% |
| Price | 33.89 | |
| S1 | 33.70 | -0.567% |
| S2 | 33.62 | -0.790% |
| S3 | 33.50 | -1.15% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 34.21 | 0.94% |
| R1 | 33.96 | 0.207% |
| Price | 33.89 | |
| S1 | 33.15 | -2.18% |
| S2 | 32.84 | -3.10% |
| S3 | 32.35 | -4.54% |
HDEF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.714 | 2.26% |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.146 | 0.467% |
| 3 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.181 | 0.587% |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.212 | 0.725% |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.631 | 2.20% |
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