PQJA:NASDAQPGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - January analysis
Data as of Oct 15, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $32.78
- Risk: low
- 3/10Low risk
Summary
The moving-average structure behind PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - January is bullish at $32.78, with short-term averages leading the long-term ones. It has gained 2.1% over the past 30 days. Momentum indicators put RSI at 55.1 (neutral) with MACD reading bearish. Watch $32.39 as support and $33.07 as the nearer resistance level.
The 0.50% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $33.7M in assets.
Risk scores 3 out of 10, which is low for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 4.8%, a beta of 0.62 and a maximum drawdown of 6.8%, 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 91 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.
The 0.50% expense ratio is middling for its category, and the fund manages $33.7M in assets.
Risk scores 3 out of 10, which is low for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 4.8%, a beta of 0.62 and a maximum drawdown of 6.8%, 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 91 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.
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Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence5/105 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- Trading above the 200-day average of 30.72
- MACD momentum is negative
Medium term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence4/104 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
- Trading above the 200-day average of 30.72
- MACD momentum is negative
Long term
> 3 yearsNeutral
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 4.8%
Key metrics
Fund metrics
Expense Ratio0.50%
AUM$33.7M
Inception Date2024-12-27
Avg Daily Volume2,590
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Technical analysis
TrendBullish
RSI55.1
Support$32.39
Resistance$33.07
MA 20$32.81
MA 50$32.40
MA 200$30.72
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index91.3
Risk assessment
Beta0.62
Volatility4.79%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh
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