


Technical Sentiment Analysis for First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT). As of 2026-05-08, First Trust Amex Biotech Index Fund (FBT) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 11 technical signals, shows that 8 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for FBT stands at 56.45, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 2.02, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 82.39 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 75.05 further confirm a 5.5 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, FBT is trading above its 60-day moving average of $203 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $196.18. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $214.79 and strong support at $198.85. A break above $214.79 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $198.85 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $190.71.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 182.91 | 190.71 | 198.85 | 206.65 | 214.79 | 222.59 | 230.73 |
| Fibonacci | 190.71 | 196.8 | 200.56 | 206.65 | 212.74 | 216.5 | 222.59 |
2026-05-08
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 56.45 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 82.39 |
| Stochastic RSI | 84.92 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 75.05 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 6.28 |
| Momentum | 5.5 |
| MACD | 2.02 |
2026-05-08
| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 210.33 | Sell |
| 10-Day | 206.99 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 207.05 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 203 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 196.18 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 189.39 | Buy |