TDIV:NASDAQFirst Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-18 - not real-time
$117.88
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
The fund is trading at $117.88, comfortably above its 20‑day ($118.89), 50‑day ($111.91) and 200‑day ($101.30) simple moving averages, indicating a **bullish price structure**. Momentum is neutral with an RSI of 53.5 and a **bearish MACD signal** (histogram –0.87), suggesting a short‑term pull‑back risk despite the overall bullish trend. Volume is on an upward trajectory, supporting the price move, while 30‑day volatility is elevated at 31.3%, and a beta of 1.30 flags higher sensitivity to market swings. The ETF posted a strong YTD return of 27.7% and a solid 3‑year annualized return of ~27%, but its dividend yield is modest at 1.14% and the expense ratio sits at 0.5%. The market sentiment is at an "Extreme Greed" level (92.14 on the Fear & Greed Index), which aligns with the recent price rally but also cautions against complacency.
Given the lack of any material news impacting TDIV, the outlook rests on its technical positioning and sector dynamics. The technology concentration drives both upside potential and concentration risk, while the absence of tracking error and a neutral premium/discount profile provide structural stability. Investors should weigh the high beta and volatility against the strong price performance and consider the fund's position relative to its support ($111.30) and resistance ($128.50) levels when forming a view.
Given the lack of any material news impacting TDIV, the outlook rests on its technical positioning and sector dynamics. The technology concentration drives both upside potential and concentration risk, while the absence of tracking error and a neutral premium/discount profile provide structural stability. Investors should weigh the high beta and volatility against the strong price performance and consider the fund's position relative to its support ($111.30) and resistance ($128.50) levels when forming a view.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD signal suggests possible near‑term pull‑back
- Price remains above key support levels
- Elevated volatility and high beta increase short‑term risk
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price sustained above all major SMAs
- Increasing volume supports trend continuation
- Technology sector momentum and strong YTD performance
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term bullish alignment of price with 200‑day SMA
- Historical outperformance and solid multi‑year returns
- Potential for tech sector growth to outweigh concentration risk
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.50%
AUM$4.7B
Inception Date2012-08-13
Avg Daily Volume127,930
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield1.14%
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI53.5
Support$111.30
Resistance$128.50
MA 20$118.89
MA 50$111.91
MA 200$101.30
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.14
Risk Assessment
Beta1.30
Volatility31.35%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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