- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.10)
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.13 per share
- Established player in the Financial Services sector
Weaker technical forecast for SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND as ETF downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF price fell by -0.0247% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $40.41 to $40.40. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.149% from a day low at $40.40 to a day high of $40.46. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.09% 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 -24 thousand shares and in total, 34 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.38 million.
The ETF is moving within a narrow and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF with a 90% probability to be traded between $40.22 and $40.40 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.
ULST Signals & Forecast
The SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND 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 $40.38 and $40.36. 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 -0.0247%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this ETF may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 27, 2026 in the short-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
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 27, 2026 in the short-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 SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF
SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND finds support from accumulated volume at $40.39 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 therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the ETF During the last day, the ETF moved $0.0600 between high and low, or 0.149%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.0961%
Our recommended stop-loss: $38.66 (-4.31%) (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 (ULST) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF to open at $40.42, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $40.38 and $40.42, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.0351 (+/-0.09%) up or down from last closing price. If SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.09% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $40.41 (0.02%) than the support at $40.39 (0.04%), 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 SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND ETF ETF A Buy?
SPDR SSGA ULTRA SHORT TERM BOND holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.733
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $40.42 ( 0.0495%).
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ULST Performance
Trading levels for ULST
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 40.48 | 0.198% |
| R2 | 40.46 | 0.141% |
| R1 | 40.44 | 0.106% |
| Price | 40.40 | |
| S1 | 40.40 | -0.0072% |
| S2 | 40.38 | -0.0423% |
| S3 | 40.36 | -0.0990% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 40.44 | 0.0990% |
| R2 | 40.42 | 0.0495% |
| R1 | 40.41 | 0.0248% |
| Price | 40.40 | |
| S1 | 40.39 | -0.0371% |
| S2 | 40.36 | -0.0990% |
| S3 | 40.33 | -0.186% |
ULST Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 07, 2026 | $0.133 | 0.330% |
| 2 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 04, 2026 | $0.140 | 0.346% |
| 3 | May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | $0.133 | 0.330% |
| 4 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | $0.133 | 0.329% |
| 5 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 05, 2026 | $0.124 | 0.307% |
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Buy ULST
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Thursday, July 30, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -0.340% to $40.26 within 42 trading days (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) since signal was issued.