


Technical Sentiment Analysis for Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD). As of 2026-04-02, Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) is exhibiting a Strong sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 10 technical signals, shows that 2 indicators are flashing buy, while 8 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for NPFD stands at 43, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -0.31, providing a Sell signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 45.37 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at -64.91 further confirm a -0.69 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, NPFD is trading below its 60-day moving average of $19.26 and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $19.42. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $19.27 and strong support at $17.61. A break above $19.27 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $17.61 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $16.77.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 15.95 | 16.77 | 17.61 | 18.43 | 19.27 | 20.09 | 20.93 |
| Fibonacci | 16.77 | 17.4 | 17.8 | 18.43 | 19.06 | 19.46 | 20.09 |
2026-04-02
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 43 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 45.37 |
| Stochastic RSI | 30.46 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | -64.91 |
| Awesome Oscillator | -1.03 |
| Momentum | -0.69 |
| MACD | -0.31 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 18.15 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 18.45 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 18.82 | Sell |
| 60-Day | 19.26 | Sell |
| 200-Day | 19.42 | Sell |
| 250-Day | 19.24 | Sell |