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PBQQ:NASDAQPGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF Analysis

Data as of 2026-09-05 - not real-time

$31.97

Latest Price

2/10Risk

Risk Level: Low

Executive Summary

The moving-average structure behind PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF is bullish at $31.97, with short-term averages leading the long-term ones. Over a rolling month the price has gained 3.8%. RSI sits at 60.5, which reads as approaching overbought, and MACD momentum is bullish. Recent trading has carved out support near $31.43 and resistance around $32.23.
The 0.50% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $90.3M in assets.
Risk scores 2 out of 10, which is low for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 8.3% 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 95 on the fear-greed composite.
Near-term and long-term part ways here — buy short-term against hold longer out, with 4/10 conviction on the long call.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 29.98
  • MACD momentum is positive

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 29.98
  • MACD momentum is positive

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Thin trading liquidity raises execution risk
  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • 30-day volatility of 8.3%

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Expense Ratio0.50%
AUM$90.3M
Inception Date2024-12-27
Avg Daily Volume15,190
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.01%

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI60.5
Support$31.43
Resistance$32.23
MA 20$31.79
MA 50$31.44
MA 200$29.98
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index95.48

Risk Assessment

Beta0.56
Volatility8.26%
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.