


Technical Sentiment Analysis for First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND). As of 2026-05-01, First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 12 technical signals, shows that 9 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XPND stands at 65.95, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 0.85, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 87.34 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 82.05 further confirm a 0.48 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, XPND is trading below its 60-day moving average of $34.66 and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $35.39. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $37.58 and strong support at $36.66. A break above $37.58 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $36.66 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $36.2.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 35.74 | 36.2 | 36.66 | 37.12 | 37.58 | 38.04 | 38.5 |
| Fibonacci | 36.2 | 36.55 | 36.77 | 37.12 | 37.47 | 37.69 | 38.04 |
2026-05-01
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 65.95 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 87.34 |
| Stochastic RSI | 82.79 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 82.05 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 2.14 |
| Momentum | 0.48 |
| MACD | 0.85 |
2026-05-01
| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 37.1 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 37.12 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 36.15 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 34.66 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 35.39 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 34.71 | Buy |