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HYLS:NASDAQFirst Trust Tactical High Yield ETF Analysis

Data as of 2026-08-20 - not real-time

$40.72

Latest Price

2/10Risk

Risk Level: Low

Executive Summary

The moving-average structure behind First Trust Tactical High Yield ETF is bearish at $40.72, with short-term averages lagging the long-term ones. With RSI at 50.7 the momentum picture is neutral, alongside a bullish MACD signal. Recent trading has carved out support near $40.05 and resistance around $41.24.
The 0.69% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $1.62B in assets.
The composite risk read is 2/10, putting it in low territory. With 30-day volatility of 3.7%, a beta of 0.20 and a maximum drawdown of 5.3%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 93 on the fear-greed composite.
Timeframes disagree: the short-term read is sell while the long-term read is hold, conviction 3 out of 10.

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Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Cautious
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
  • Trading below the 200-day average of 41.17
  • MACD momentum is positive

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
  • Trading below the 200-day average of 41.17
  • MACD momentum is positive

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 3/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
  • 30-day volatility of 3.7%
  • Beta of 0.20 versus the benchmark

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Expense Ratio0.69%
AUM$1.6B
Inception Date2013-02-25
Avg Daily Volume97,420
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield6.79%

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI50.7
Support$40.05
Resistance$41.24
MA 20$40.64
MA 50$40.73
MA 200$41.17
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.88

Risk Assessment

Beta0.20
Volatility3.66%
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.