First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF Vs. iShares US Utilities ETF Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

61

FXU
First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF

Last Price:

38.44

Seasonality Move:

-0.14%

Sell

45

IDU
iShares US Utilities ETF

Last Price:

99.50

Seasonality Move:

0.66%

Buy

61

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF (FXU) is a Buy

Is First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF [FXU] share price is $38.74. The Score for FXU is 61, which is 22% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
FXU is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Sell

45

iShares US Utilities ETF (IDU) is a Sell

Is iShares US Utilities ETF a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current iShares US Utilities ETF [IDU] share price is $100.19. The Score for IDU is 45, which is 10% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
IDU 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.

FXU Stock Price Chart

What is First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF's stock price today?

The First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF share price today is $38.74
The current trend is moderately bullish and FXU is experiencing slight selling pressure.

IDU Stock Price Chart

What is iShares US Utilities ETF's stock price today?

The iShares US Utilities ETF share price today is $100.19
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and IDU is experiencing slight selling pressure.

FXU Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.18	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.39	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-12221	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(37.9 - 38.92)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(34.34 - 38.28)	Buy

IDU Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.25	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	47.91	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-16729	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(99.61 - 102.89)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(91.7 - 101.44)	Buy

FXU Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	38.41	Buy
20-day SMA:	38.44	Buy
50-day SMA:	38.02	Buy
200-day SMA:	34.32	Buy
8-day EMA:	38.58	Buy
20-day EMA:	38.4	Buy
50-day EMA:	37.81	Buy
200-day EMA:	35.09	Buy

IDU Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	99.82	Buy
20-day SMA:	101.16	Sell
50-day SMA:	100.74	Sell
200-day SMA:	90.6	Buy
8-day EMA:	100.27	Sell
20-day EMA:	100.63	Sell
50-day EMA:	99.85	Buy
200-day EMA:	92.56	Buy

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF Earnings Growth & FXU 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.

iShares US Utilities ETF Earnings Growth & IDU 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.

First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX® ETF Technical Analysis

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iShares US Utilities ETF Technical Analysis

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