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PBQQ:NASDAQPGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF analysis

Data as of Oct 14, 2026 - not real-time

Latest price
$32.57
Risk: low
2/10Low risk

Summary

The moving-average structure behind PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF is bullish at $32.57, with short-term averages leading the long-term ones. Over a rolling month the price has gained 2.1%. RSI sits at 59.6, which reads as neutral, and MACD momentum is bearish. Recent trading has carved out support near $31.67 and resistance around $32.86.
The 0.50% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $94.3M in assets.
Risk scores 2 out of 10, which is low for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 5.9% and a beta of 0.56, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. Thin trading volumes mean execution costs can be material on larger orders. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Near-term and long-term part ways here — buy short-term against hold longer out, with 3/10 conviction on the long call.

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Market outlook

Short term

< 1 year

Positive

Model confidence5/105 out of 10

Key factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 30.47
  • MACD momentum is negative

Medium term

1–3 years

Neutral

Model confidence4/104 out of 10

Key factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 30.47
  • MACD momentum is negative

Long term

> 3 years

Neutral

Model confidence3/103 out of 10

Key factors

  • Thin trading liquidity raises execution risk
  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • 30-day volatility of 5.9%

Key metrics

Fund metrics

Expense Ratio0.50%
AUM$94.3M
Inception Date2024-12-27
Avg Daily Volume13,100
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.01%

Technical analysis

TrendBullish
RSI59.6
Support$31.67
Resistance$32.86
MA 20$32.44
MA 50$32.04
MA 200$30.47
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index94.16

Risk assessment

Beta0.56
Volatility5.89%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh

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.