First Trust ETF Forward View - 20 Period Moving Average
| FDEC ETF | USD 53.74 0.20 0.37% |
First Trust's 20 Period Moving Average forecast is computed from observed closing prices over the selected horizon. The accuracy statistics below distinguish a well-fitted model from one that is smoothing over meaningful price movement. The 20 Period Moving Average model projects First Trust at 52.91 for the next trading day, below the most recent closing price. The 20 Period Moving Average output reflects statistical model results and is provided for reference purposes.
20 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 12th of May 2026
Over a 90-day horizon, the 20 Period Moving Average model forecasts First Trust at 52.91 for the next trading day, with a mean absolute deviation of 1.18 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.02 , and sum of absolute errors of 48.26 .This represents a tight forecast with good short-term tracking of First Trust's price movement. This output is intended for short-term analytical reference.
ETF Forecast Pattern
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Forecasted Value
The next-day forecast range for First Trust defines statistically derived downside and upside boundaries based on model performance. The forecast band spans 52.28 to 53.54. The narrow range indicates limited short-term dispersion.
Model Predictive Factors
The table below summarizes the 20 Period Moving Average model's error metrics for First Trust ETF. Lower MAD and MAPE values indicate tighter forecast accuracy. AIC measures relative model quality — lower values indicate less information loss and a better-fitting model. A large Bias suggests systematic over- or under-prediction.| AIC | Akaike Information Criteria | 81.8724 |
| Bias | Arithmetic mean of the errors | -0.5287 |
| MAD | Mean absolute deviation | 1.1771 |
| MAPE | Mean absolute percentage error | 0.0228 |
| SAE | Sum of the absolute errors | 48.2595 |
Other Forecasting Options for First Trust
Analyzing First Trust's price movement through moving averages at different time horizons reveals whether short-term momentum aligns with the longer-term trend. Touches of the upper or lower band in First Trust's chart signal overbought or oversold conditions.First Trust Comparable Funds
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First Trust Market Strength Events
For investors tracking First Trust Exchange Traded, market strength indicators offer quantitative evaluation of ETF behavior. When Rate of Change diverges from price direction, it often signals weakening momentum before a visible reversal in First Trust.
First Trust Risk Indicators
Analyzing First Trust's basic risk indicators provides a structured view of the risk-return trade-off for first trust etf. Expected shortfall estimates the average loss in the worst-case tail scenarios, going beyond what standard deviation alone captures for First Trust.
| Mean Deviation | 0.5091 | |||
| Semi Deviation | 0.5202 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 0.6536 | |||
| Variance | 0.4273 | |||
| Downside Variance | 0.3658 | |||
| Semi Variance | 0.2706 | |||
| Expected Short fall | -0.56 |
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.
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