First Trust Exchange Traded Etf Technical Analysis
| DAPR Etf | USD 39.67 0.12 0.30% |
As of the 25th of March, First Trust registers 39.67 per share in market pricing. Volatility and momentum metrics display Standard Deviation of 0.1248, mean deviation of 0.0928, and Coefficient Of Variation of 634.24. Quantitative signals are calculated from volatility clustering and momentum shifts. Relative strength metrics are assessed within peer group data.
First Trust Momentum Analysis
Momentum indicators are widely used technical indicators which help to measure the pace at which the price of specific equity, such as First, fluctuates. Many momentum indicators also complement each other and can be helpful when the market is rising or falling as compared to FirstFirst Trust's Momentum analyses are specifically helpful, as they help identify potential trend changes using mark points where the market can reverse. The reversal spots are usually identified through divergence between price movement and momentum.Book value captures First accounting equity, while market value captures the collective view of participants. The three perspectives together offer a richer context than any single measure alone.
Value and price for First Trust may converge over time but can differ substantially in any given period. Exchange pricing for First Trust reflects real-time supply and demand across active participants.
What if' Analysis
Backtesting a what-if scenario on First Trust Exchange Traded shows how the etf may have behaved if the position had been entered, held, or resized under different historical assumptions. Used properly, this review provides context for deciding whether First Trust's historical reward profile was stable enough to support the current thesis.
| 12/25/2025 |
| 03/25/2026 |
Opening a 0.00 position in First Trust on December 25, 2025 and holding to today would earn 0.00 in cumulative return. The net result is a 0.0% cumulative return in First Trust on balance over the 90 day window. First Trust has comparable peers such as First Trust, FT Cboe, FT Cboe, First Trust, Innovator SAMPP, FT Cboe, and First Trust. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options that r... More
Upside and Downside Indicators for First Trust Overview
The upside and downside context for First Trust captures how the ETF price has moved within recent ranges. This information is provided for contextual purposes.
| Downside Deviation | 0.1397 | |||
| Information Ratio | 0.5861 | |||
| Maximum Drawdown | 0.6332 | |||
| Value At Risk | -0.18 | |||
| Potential Upside | 0.2275 |
Market Risk Indicators for First Trust Signals
This section presents risk metrics that describe First Trust's historical price variability. This view summarizes available data without implying outcomes.| Risk Adjusted Performance | 0.0735 | |||
| Jensen Alpha | 0.0075 | |||
| Total Risk Alpha | 0.0194 | |||
| Sortino Ratio | 0.5238 | |||
| Treynor Ratio | -0.29 |
Experienced investors tracking First Trust's watch for mean reversion setups where price has deviated from its long-run average. Sentiment extremes, news events, or liquidity shocks are common catalysts for these temporary dislocations in First Trust.
Technical Indicators
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| Risk Adjusted Performance | 0.0735 | |||
| Market Risk Adjusted Performance | -0.28 | |||
| Mean Deviation | 0.0928 | |||
| Downside Deviation | 0.1397 | |||
| Coefficient Of Variation | 634.24 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 0.1248 | |||
| Variance | 0.0156 | |||
| Information Ratio | 0.5861 | |||
| Jensen Alpha | 0.0075 | |||
| Total Risk Alpha | 0.0194 | |||
| Sortino Ratio | 0.5238 | |||
| Treynor Ratio | -0.29 | |||
| Maximum Drawdown | 0.6332 | |||
| Value At Risk | -0.18 | |||
| Potential Upside | 0.2275 | |||
| Downside Variance | 0.0195 | |||
| Semi Variance | -0.01 | |||
| Expected Short fall | -0.11 | |||
| Skewness | -0.54 | |||
| Kurtosis | 1.45 |
First Trust Exchange Backtested Returns
First Trust reflects a very low volatility profile across the analytical window. It maintains a Sharpe Ratio (Efficiency) of 0.11, representing adjusted performance consistency. We identified twenty-nine technical indicators influencing the company's volatility profile. Please analyze metrics such as standard deviation of 0.1248, mean deviation of 0.0928, and Coefficient Of Variation of 634.24 to evaluate coherence across risk measures. The ETF has a Beta of -0.0338, which means very low measured sensitivity to broad market movements. As returns on the market increase, returns on First Trust tend to move in the opposite direction, though by a smaller magnitude. During a bear market, however, First Trust is likely to outperform the market.
Auto-correlation | 0.33 |
Below average predictability
First Trust Exchange Traded exhibits below average predictability. Autocorrelation measures the degree of predictability between First Trust time series from 25th of December 2025 to 8th of February 2026 and from 8th of February 2026 to 25th of March 2026. Persistent correlation between intervals suggests underlying momentum patterns in First Trust that may carry forward. The measured coefficient of 0.33 means nearly 33.0% of First Trust's recent price variance traces back to prior period behavior.
| Correlation Coefficient | 0.33 | |
| Spearman Rank Test | 0.5 | |
| Residual Average | 0.0 | |
| Price Variance | 0.0 |
This technical view for First Trust centers on price movement and volume signals. The structure incorporates trend and momentum indicators.
Technical Analysis
This analysis covers thirty-seven data points across the selected time horizon. The Average True Range was developed by J. Welles Wilder in 1970s. It is one of components of the Welles Wilder Directional Movement indicators. The ATR is a measure of First Trust Exchange volatility. High ATR values indicate high volatility, and low values indicate low volatility.
Technical Analysis Methodology & Indicators
Technical analysis of First Trust evaluates traded price structure, volume, and spread stability relative to NAV behavior. Reduced trading volume may increase short-term pricing variability.
Data shown for First Trust Exchange Traded is aggregated from fund disclosures and market reference feeds and normalized across reporting formats. Source publication timing can introduce delays.
This content is curated and reviewed by:
Ellen Johnson - Member of Macroaxis Editorial BoardFirst Trust Technical Indicators
Technical analysis of First Trust Exchange Traded is useful because it frames whether the current trend still looks durable or is beginning to weaken. This is most useful when investors want to compare trend quality, momentum, and mean-reversion risk before acting.
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| Volume Indicators |
| Risk Adjusted Performance | 0.0735 | |||
| Market Risk Adjusted Performance | -0.28 | |||
| Mean Deviation | 0.0928 | |||
| Downside Deviation | 0.1397 | |||
| Coefficient Of Variation | 634.24 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 0.1248 | |||
| Variance | 0.0156 | |||
| Information Ratio | 0.5861 | |||
| Jensen Alpha | 0.0075 | |||
| Total Risk Alpha | 0.0194 | |||
| Sortino Ratio | 0.5238 | |||
| Treynor Ratio | -0.29 | |||
| Maximum Drawdown | 0.6332 | |||
| Value At Risk | -0.18 | |||
| Potential Upside | 0.2275 | |||
| Downside Variance | 0.0195 | |||
| Semi Variance | -0.01 | |||
| Expected Short fall | -0.11 | |||
| Skewness | -0.54 | |||
| Kurtosis | 1.45 |
First Trust Exchange One Year Return
Based on the recorded statements, First Trust Exchange Traded has an One Year Return of 5.9%. Within the First Trust family, this is 35.31% below average. The Defined Outcome category benchmark is notably above this level, and the broader all United States etfs average is notably above.
Although One Year Fund Return indicator can give a sense of overall fund short-term potential, it is recommended to look at mid and long term return measure before selecting a particular fund or ETF. The great way to validate fund short-term performance is to compare it with other similar funds or ETFs for the same 12 months interval.March 25, 2026 Daily Trend Indicators
Technical analysis of First Trust Exchange Traded is useful because it frames whether the current trend still looks durable or is beginning to weaken. This is most useful when investors want to compare trend quality, momentum, and mean-reversion risk before acting.
| Accumulation Distribution | 0.00 | ||
| Daily Balance Of Power | 1.20 | ||
| Rate Of Daily Change | 1.00 | ||
| Day Median Price | 39.71 | ||
| Day Typical Price | 39.70 | ||
| Price Action Indicator | 0.02 | ||
| Market Facilitation Index | 0.10 |
More Resources for First Etf Analysis
A structured review of First Trust Exchange begins with its financial statements and overall trends. Values are derived from First Trust's disclosed financial information.Portfolio design and allocation context appear in Investing Opportunities. The view supports a broader understanding of portfolio structure. Tracking First Trust Exchange Traded in a portfolio helps measure its contribution to overall performance. Position sizing depends on the allocation methodology selected for the portfolio. Broader economic conditions can influence First Trust Exchange Traded's etf valuation — related indicators include signals in employment. First Trust analysis should be read alongside other portfolio and risk tools before reallocating capital. First Trust analysis across multiple dimensions - risk, valuation, diversification - produces a more informed position-sizing decision. You can also try the ETF Categories module to list of ETF categories grouped based on various criteria, such as the investment strategy or type of investments.
Book value captures First accounting equity, while market value captures the collective view of participants. The three perspectives together offer a richer context than any single measure alone.
Value and price for First Trust may converge over time but can differ substantially in any given period. Exchange pricing for First Trust reflects real-time supply and demand across active participants.