First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF Vs. Applied Materials, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

48

FTXN
First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF

Last Price:

$27.34

Seasonality Move:

1.75%

Sell

46

AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.

Last Price:

$253.4800

Seasonality Move:

19.06%

Sell

48

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) is a Sell

Is First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF [FTXN] share price is $27.90. The Score for FTXN is 48, which is 4% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FTXN is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Sell

46

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a Sell

Is Applied Materials, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Materials, Inc. [AMAT] share price is $248.2700. The Score for AMAT is 46, which is 8% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
AMAT is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

FTXN Stock Price Chart

What is First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF's stock price today?

The First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF share price today is $27.90

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and FTXN is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

AMAT Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Materials, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Applied Materials, Inc. share price today is $248.2700

The current trend is moderately bearish and AMAT is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

FTXN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.04	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	45.43	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	17124	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(27.92 - 28.96)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(27.36 - 28.7)	Sell

AMAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	7.59	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	48.18	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-6245968	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(230.8422 - 267.0022)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(175.8755 - 243.6555)	Buy

FTXN Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	28.46	Sell
20-day SMA:	28.46	Sell
50-day SMA:	27.92	Sell
200-day SMA:	27.74	Buy
8-day EMA:	28.26	Sell
20-day EMA:	28.37	Sell
50-day EMA:	27.66	Buy
200-day EMA:	17.64	Buy

AMAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	263.52	Sell
20-day SMA:	254.46	Sell
50-day SMA:	238.34	Buy
200-day SMA:	186.65	Buy
8-day EMA:	259.55	Sell
20-day EMA:	254.8	Sell
50-day EMA:	238.5	Buy
200-day EMA:	202.09	Buy

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF Earnings Growth & FTXN Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.00 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.00 per share.

Applied Materials, Inc. Earnings Growth & AMAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.01 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.53 per share, an increase this year of $0.81 per share, and an increase next year of $0.16 per share.

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF Technical Analysis

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Applied Materials, Inc. Technical Analysis

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