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FCVT:NASDAQFirst Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF Analysis

Data as of 2026-08-24 - not real-time

$50.00

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

The moving-average structure behind First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF is neutral at $50.00, with no clear ordering between short and long averages. The last 30 days have lost 3.3%. Momentum indicators put RSI at 46.0 (neutral) with MACD reading bullish. Watch $47.01 as support and $52.35 as the nearer resistance level.
The 0.95% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $100.8M in assets.
The composite risk read is 5/10, putting it in moderate territory. With 30-day volatility of 26.4%, a beta of 1.17 and a maximum drawdown of 14.0%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Timeframes disagree: the short-term read is buy while the long-term read is hold, conviction 3 out of 10.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Positive
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Trading above the 200-day average of 47.58
  • MACD momentum is positive
  • RSI at 46.0 is in neutral territory

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Trading above the 200-day average of 47.58
  • MACD momentum is positive
  • 30-day volatility of 26.4%

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 3/10

Key Factors

  • 30-day volatility of 26.4%
  • Beta of 1.17 versus the benchmark
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 47.58

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Expense Ratio0.95%
AUM$100.8M
Inception Date2015-11-03
Avg Daily Volume16,100
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield1.14%

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI46.0
Support$47.01
Resistance$52.35
MA 20$50.17
MA 50$51.22
MA 200$47.58
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.41

Risk Assessment

Beta1.17
Volatility26.43%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.