


Technical Sentiment Analysis for First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL). As of 2026-04-16, First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 16 technical signals, shows that 10 indicators are flashing buy, while 6 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for FTXL stands at 75.57, which suggests a Sell condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 7.85, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 99.5 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 141.49 further confirm a 32.17 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, FTXL is trading above its 60-day moving average of $155.59 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $127.19. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $187.68 and strong support at $149.2. A break above $187.68 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $149.2 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $128.39.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 110.72 | 128.39 | 149.2 | 166.87 | 187.68 | 205.35 | 226.16 |
| Fibonacci | 128.39 | 143.09 | 152.17 | 166.87 | 181.57 | 190.65 | 205.35 |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 75.57 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 99.5 |
| Stochastic RSI | 99.4 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 141.49 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 22.6 |
| Momentum | 32.17 |
| MACD | 7.85 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 179.46 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 170.01 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 159.68 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 155.59 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 127.19 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 118.45 | Buy |