SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index. The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the securities comprising the index, designed to track the performance of publicly traded issuers that have historical dividend payments.

Technical Observation (on the daily chart):

The SDY price is currently in a notable uptrend. However, given the elevated price levels on the daily chart, any potential dips are likely to attract additional buying interest rather than continue the upward momentum. The $133 level is a key support area that is expected to draw further demand and present a more attractive buying opportunity. Additionally, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is above the midpoint but is retreating from overbought conditions, indicating that further consolidation at current levels may be likely. Moreover, SDY is trading above its 21-day and 50-day Simple Moving Averages (SMAs), which could serve as temporary support levels in the near term.

Individuals can evaluate the ETF based on the support and resistance levels provided in the report in case of keen interest taking into consideration the risk-reward scenario.

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

Related Risk: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and a recommendation is provided for a short duration. This report is solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the ETFs has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the ETF prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc.

How to Read the Charts?

The green colour line reflects the 21-period simple moving average (SMA) while the red line indicates the 50- period simple moving average (SMA). SMA helps to identify existing price trends. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The black colour line in the chart’s lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period) which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the ETF. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. ETFs with high volumes are more liquid than ETFs with lesser volume as liquidity in ETFs helps with easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the ETF prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the ETF and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the ETF.

Resistance: A level at which the ETF prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the ETF and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the ETF.

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the ETF prices.

Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is Sep 9, 2024 (12:45 pm PDT). The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

RSI: Relative Strength Index

USD: United States dollar

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by individual. Technical reports in general chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals before any ETF evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating ETFs; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per se. Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.