First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF(FTXN · ETF)

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FTXN $38.51 —
Snapshot
$38.51
After hours $38.60 +0.00%
52-Week Range
$26.46 – $41.96
YTD
+34.98%
IV Rank (30D)
12.1
Straddle Price
$2.42
P/C Vol Ratio
0.00
Info

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF (FTXN) ETF

Exchange
XNAS
Inception
2016-09-20
Has Options
Yes
ETF Profile
holdings as of 2027-03-31
Holdings
44
AUM
$180.7M
Provider
Nport
Inception
2016-09-20
Exchange
XNAS
Data As Of
2027-03-31
Expense Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
2.29%
Distribution
Quarterly
Recent distributions
Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Type
2026-09-24 2026-09-30 $0.2445 CD
2026-06-25 2026-06-30 $0.1168 CD
2026-03-26 2026-03-31 $0.1366 CD
2025-12-12 2025-12-31 $0.2180 CD
2025-09-25 2025-09-30 $0.1780 CD
2025-06-26 2025-06-30 $0.2208 CD
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings
top 44 of 44 holdings
Symbol Name Weight % Asset Class Country
COP CONOCOPHILLIPS 7.26% Equity (common) US
XOM EXXONMOBIL HOLDINGS CORP 7.10% Equity (common) US
CVX CHEVRON CORP 7.03% Equity (common) US
EOG EOG RESOURCES INC 5.60% Equity (common) US
OXY OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP 5.23% Equity (common) US
MPC MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP 5.10% Equity (common) US
VG VENTURE GLOBAL INC 4.19% Equity (common) US
VLO VALERO ENERGY CORP 4.06% Equity (common) US
FANG DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC 4.00% Equity (common) US
DVN DEVON ENERGY CORP 3.52% Equity (common) US
KMI KINDER MORGAN INC 3.34% Equity (common) US
OKE ONEOK INC 3.27% Equity (common) US
WMB WILLIAMS COMPANIES INC (THE) 3.26% Equity (common) US
SLB SLB LTD 3.13% Equity (common) CW
LNG CHENIERE ENERGY INC 3.06% Equity (common) US
PSX PHILLIPS 66 3.01% Equity (common) US
APA APA CORP 2.71% Equity (common) US
TRGP TARGA RESOURCES CORP 2.44% Equity (common) US
EQT EQT CORP 2.43% Equity (common) US
EXE EXPAND ENERGY CORP 2.12% Equity (common) US
OVV OVINTIV INC 2.08% Equity (common) US
PR PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP 1.98% Equity (common) US
BKR BAKER HUGHES COMPANY 1.72% Equity (common) US
HAL HALLIBURTON COMPANY 1.53% Equity (common) US
MTDR MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY 1.30% Equity (common) US
SM SM ENERGY COMPANY 1.25% Equity (common) US
NOV NOV INC 0.60% Equity (common) US
AROC ARCHROCK INC 0.59% Equity (common) US
OII OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL INC 0.58% Equity (common) US
RRC RANGE RESOURCES CORP 0.57% Equity (common) US
DTM DT MIDSTREAM INC 0.54% Equity (common) US
AM ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORP 0.51% Equity (common) US
WHD CACTUS INC 0.48% Equity (common) US
LBRT LIBERTY ENERGY INC 0.47% Equity (common) US
MGY MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS CORP 0.47% Equity (common) US
CRC CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP 0.46% Equity (common) US
CNX CNX RESOURCES CORP 0.46% Equity (common) US
BKV BKV CORP 0.44% Equity (common) US
TPL TEXAS PACIFIC LAND CORP 0.44% Equity (common) US
TDW TIDEWATER INC 0.42% Equity (common) US
GPOR GULFPORT ENERGY CORP 0.41% Equity (common) US
— WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC 0.40% Equity (common) IE
— TRANSOCEAN LTD 0.38% Equity (common) CH
— DREYFUS GOVERNMENT CASH MANAGEMENT FUNDS 0.07% Short-term investment US
Chart
Seasonality
MonthAvg ReturnYears of Data
Jan +3.33% 6
Feb +6.67% 6
Mar +3.32% 6
Apr -3.66% 6
May +0.53% 6
Jun -4.04% 6
Jul +3.85% 6
Aug +2.51% 6
Sep +0.26% 6
Oct +2.13% 5
Nov +0.11% 5
Dec -4.36% 5
Technical Indicators

Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.

Trend Indicators
  • SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
  • EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
  • MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
  • ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
  • +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
  • RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
  • Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
  • Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.

Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.

Volume & Volatility
  • Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
  • OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
  • Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
  • ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
  • HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.

Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →

Trend Indicators

SMA 20: $40.35
SMA 50: $38.93
SMA 200: $35.22
Current: $38.59
EMA 12: $39.66
EMA 26: $39.69
MACD: -0.0284 | Signal: -0.3908
BULLISH
ADX (14): 24.70
WEAK TREND
+DI: 19.43
−DI: 31.38

Momentum Oscillators

RSI (14): 40.76
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 11.45
Stoch %D: 9.31
Williams %R: -91.33

Volume & Volatility

BB Upper: $42.23
BB Lower: $38.47
NEUTRAL
OBV: -71,637,073
Vol SMA 20: 235,891
Vol ROC: 1244.35%
ATR: $0.77
True Range: $0.71
HV 20: 22.9%
HV 30: 20.9%
HV 60: 25.0%

Data Summary

Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-09-26T00:00:00 – 2026-09-24T00:00:00
AI Analysis

Here is the LLM Stock Analysis report for FTXN:

Executive Summary

  • Overall assessment: NEUTRAL (6/10) with primary risk concerns
  • Key drivers: Technical signals from trend indicators, momentum oscillators, and Bollinger Bands
  • Primary risks: High volatility, negative beta, and recent negative news sentiment
  • Investment thesis: FTXN is trading in a range, with potential for breakout or mean reversion. Risk management considerations are essential.
  • Recent news sentiment impact: Positive news headlines from Chevron and Exxon Mobil have contributed to the neutral assessment.

Technical Analysis

  • Trend Direction: Short-term (1-4 weeks): NEUTRAL; Medium-term (1-3 months): BEARISH; Long-term (3-12 months): BULLISH
  • Support/Resistance Levels: Key price levels from moving averages and technical patterns: $34.62 (lower band), $36.73 (SMA 20), $38.84 (upper band)
  • Momentum Signals:
    • RSI interpretation: Neutral (40.96) with no clear buy or sell signal
    • MACD signal: Bullish (bullish crossover above signal line)
    • Bollinger Bands position: Neutral (price touching middle band, indicating range-bound trading)
  • Volume Analysis: Volume trends and institutional interest signals:
    • Volume SMA 20: Increasing volume indicates potential for a breakout or mean reversion
    • On-Balance Volume (OBV): Negative OBV suggests selling pressure

News & Sentiment Analysis

  • Recent Headlines Summary: Positive news headlines from Chevron and Exxon Mobil, neutral news headlines from Occidental, and negative news headline from Marathon Oil
  • Sentiment Assessment: Neutral sentiment with a slight bias towards positive due to recent news headlines
  • Catalyst Identification: Upcoming earnings releases from major energy players may impact FTXN's stock price
  • Market Narrative: Recent news headlines have contributed to the neutral assessment, and technical signals suggest potential for a breakout or mean reversion

Risk & Volatility Assessment

  • Beta Interpretation: Negative beta (-0.11) indicates that FTXN moves opposite to the market
  • Volatility Regime: High volatility (IV rank: 23.3%, current IV: 50.2%) with a relatively high expected move ($2.83)
  • Options Market Signals:
    • IV rank: Low, indicating historically low volatility
    • Put/Call Volume Ratio: 0.00 (Bullish sentiment)
    • Options market pricing $2.83 move by expiration
  • Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations are essential due to high volatility and negative beta

Market Context & Positioning

  • Sector Performance: FTXN is trading in line with the energy sector's performance
  • Institutional Activity: Volume patterns suggesting institutional interest, but no clear buy or sell signal
  • Correlation Analysis: FTXN has a negative correlation (-0.06) with the market, indicating that it moves opposite to the broader market
  • Relative Valuation: FTXN is trading within its historical range, but with potential for breakout or mean reversion

Key Levels & Action Items

  • Critical Price Levels: $34.62 (lower band), $36.73 (SMA 20), $38.84 (upper band)
  • Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Technical levels that could trigger significant moves:
    • SMA 50: $36.88
    • EMA 12: $36.48
  • Time-Sensitive Catalysts: Upcoming earnings releases from major energy players may impact FTXN's stock price
  • Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations are essential due to high volatility and negative beta

Overall, the analysis suggests that FTXN is trading in a range with potential for breakout or mean reversion. Technical signals indicate bullish momentum, but recent news headlines have contributed to a neutral assessment. Risk management considerations are essential due to high volatility, negative beta, and recent negative news sentiment.

Generated
News
Options Activity
IV Rank (30D)
12.1
IV Rank (7D)
12.1
Avg IV
40.1%
Straddle (30D)
$2.42
Straddle (7D)
$2.42
P/C Volume
0.00
Spread Scanner GPU

Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →

Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)

score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.

Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)

RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.

Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
  • RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
  • MACD crossover + histogram trend
  • Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
  • Stochastic %K <20 / >80
  • Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
  • Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
  • Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
  • BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
  • IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
  • IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
  • Min open interest across all legs
  • OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05

score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →

Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.

Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.

Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Metric:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol points

How much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.

  • Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
  • Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
  • Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
  • Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each side

Which side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.

  • Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
  • Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
  • Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
  • Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together

Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:

  • High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
  • Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
  • Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d —
— pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —
30 DTE / 10d —
— pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —

Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.

Volatility Surface

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Volatility Smile

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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Beta (1Y vs SPY)
-0.30
Correlation (SPY)
-16.2%
R²
0.03
Ann. Volatility
24.3%
SPY Volatility
13.0%

Negative beta - stock moves opposite to market

Beta & Alpha Over Time
Constituent Performance

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Constituents
Symbol Name Weight % Price 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month