


Technical Sentiment Analysis for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS). As of 2026-05-08, First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 16 technical signals, shows that 7 indicators are flashing buy, while 9 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for FTDS stands at 34.51, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -0.1, providing a Sell signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 3.32 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at -323.96 further confirm a -1.84 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, FTDS is trading above its 60-day moving average of $61.07 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $57.63. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $62.49 and strong support at $59.58. A break above $62.49 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $59.58 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $58.03.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 56.67 | 58.03 | 59.58 | 60.94 | 62.49 | 63.85 | 65.4 |
| Fibonacci | 58.03 | 59.14 | 59.82 | 60.94 | 62.05 | 62.74 | 63.85 |
2026-05-08
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 34.51 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 3.32 |
| Stochastic RSI | 12.66 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | -323.96 |
| Awesome Oscillator | -0.2 |
| Momentum | -1.84 |
| MACD | -0.1 |
2026-05-08
| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 60.6 | Sell |
| 10-Day | 61.13 | Sell |
| 20-Day | 61.2 | Sell |
| 60-Day | 61.07 | Sell |
| 200-Day | 57.63 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 56.53 | Buy |