First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF(MMSC · ETF)
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First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) ETF
- Exchange
- ARCX
- Inception
- 2021-10-13
- Has Options
- No
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-31 | $0.0854 | CD |
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Asset Class | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSI | MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. | 1.72% | Equity (common) | US |
| VSEC | VSE Corp. | 1.60% | Equity (common) | US |
| — | Fabrinet | 1.45% | Equity (common) | KY |
| BE | Bloom Energy Corporation | 1.40% | Equity (common) | US |
| LASR | Nlight Inc. | 1.32% | Equity (common) | US |
| PRAX | Praxis Precision Medicines Inc | 1.11% | Equity (common) | US |
| RBC | RBC Bearings Inc | 1.09% | Equity (common) | US |
| EZPW | EZCORP Inc. | 1.04% | Equity (common) | US |
| FCFS | Firstcash Holdings Inc | 1.03% | Equity (common) | US |
| — | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds | 1.03% | Short-term investment | US |
| SITM | Sitime Corporation | 1.01% | Equity (common) | US |
| IBP | Installed Building Products Inc | 0.98% | Equity (common) | US |
| RMBS | Rambus Inc. | 0.98% | Equity (common) | US |
| CRNX | Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 0.96% | Equity (common) | US |
| — | TechnipFMC PLC | 0.95% | Equity (common) | GB |
| ECPG | Encore Capital Group Inc. | 0.93% | Equity (common) | US |
| PL | Planet Labs Pbc | 0.93% | Equity (common) | US |
| — | FTAI Aviation Ltd | 0.91% | Equity (common) | KY |
| BOOT | Boot Barn Holdings Inc | 0.90% | Equity (common) | US |
| PIPR | Piper Sandler Companies | 0.90% | Equity (common) | US |
| IDCC | INTERDIGITAL INC | 0.90% | Equity (common) | US |
| POWL | Powell Industries Inc. | 0.90% | Equity (common) | US |
| LITE | Lumentum Holdings Inc. | 0.89% | Equity (common) | US |
| CW | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 0.86% | Equity (common) | US |
| SITE | Siteone Landscape Supply Inc | 0.85% | Equity (common) | US |
| KRMN | Karman Holdings Inc. | 0.84% | Equity (common) | US |
| FIVE | Five Below Inc | 0.83% | Equity (common) | US |
| IRTC | iRhythm Holdings Inc. | 0.82% | Equity (common) | US |
| SPXC | SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC | 0.81% | Equity (common) | US |
| LGND | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 0.81% | Equity (common) | US |
| GH | Guardant Health Inc | 0.78% | Equity (common) | US |
| — | Camtek Limited | 0.77% | Equity (common) | IL |
| CRS | Carpenter Technology Corporation | 0.76% | Equity (common) | US |
| UEC | URANIUM ENERGY CORP | 0.76% | Equity (common) | US |
| DRS | Leonardo DRS Inc | 0.75% | Equity (common) | US |
| XMTR | Xometry Inc | 0.75% | Equity (common) | US |
| SEI | Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc | 0.73% | Equity (common) | US |
| ASO | Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc | 0.72% | Equity (common) | US |
| TVTX | Travere Therapeutics Inc | 0.72% | Equity (common) | US |
| TPB | Turning Point Brands Inc | 0.71% | Equity (common) | US |
| KTOS | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | 0.70% | Equity (common) | US |
| PLMR | Palomar Holdings Inc | 0.70% | Equity (common) | US |
| HALO | Halozyme Therapeutics Inc | 0.67% | Equity (common) | US |
| EXEL | Exelixis, Inc. | 0.67% | Equity (common) | US |
| ROAD | Construction Partners Inc. | 0.66% | Equity (common) | US |
| BWXT | BWX Technologies Inc. | 0.66% | Equity (common) | US |
| OLLI | Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. | 0.65% | Equity (common) | US |
| COHR | Coherent Corp | 0.63% | Equity (common) | US |
| KYMR | Kymera Therapeutics Inc | 0.62% | Equity (common) | US |
| SUPN | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 0.62% | Equity (common) | US |
| Category | Weight | Value | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term investment | 1.03% | $467610 | 1 |
| Month | Avg Return | Years of Data |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.04% | 5 |
| Feb | -0.84% | 5 |
| Mar | -1.81% | 5 |
| Apr | -1.29% | 5 |
| May | +2.05% | 5 |
| Jun | +2.13% | 5 |
| Jul | +2.01% | 5 |
| Aug | +1.43% | 5 |
| Sep | -0.49% | 5 |
| Oct | +1.67% | 5 |
| Nov | +4.39% | 5 |
| Dec | -0.57% | 5 |
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Momentum Oscillators
Volume & Volatility
Data Summary
Here is my comprehensive stock analysis report for MMSC:
Executive Summary
Overall assessment: NEUTRAL (confidence level 6/10)
Key drivers: Trend direction, momentum signals, and volume analysis
Primary risks: High volatility, potential technical breakdown, and earnings surprise risk
Investment thesis: MMSC's recent price action has been range-bound, with a bullish MACD signal indicating potential upside. However, the stock's high beta and historical volatility suggest that significant price movements are possible.
Recent news sentiment impact: The neutral news headlines do not have a significant impact on the analysis, as they do not contradict technical signals or provide new information.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Medium-term uptrend (1-3 months)
Support/Resistance Levels:
- Short-term support: $27.65 (Bollinger Bands lower band)
- Short-term resistance: $29.47 (Bollinger Bands upper band)
- Medium-term support: $28.42 (SMA 50)
- Medium-term resistance: $30.00 (psychological level)
Momentum Signals:
- RSI interpretation: Neutral (53.62), indicating no clear buy or sell signal
- MACD signal: Bullish, suggesting potential upside
- Bollinger Bands position: Neutral, as the stock is trading within the bands
Volume Analysis:
- Volume trends: Recent volume has been decreasing, which may indicate a loss of momentum
- Institutional interest signals: No significant institutional activity observed
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary: Two neutral news headlines with no significant impact on the analysis
Sentiment Assessment: Neutral sentiment (1/3 positive, 2/3 neutral)
Catalyst Identification: No upcoming events or earnings releases that could significantly impact the stock
Market Narrative: The recent price action has been range-bound, with a lack of clear direction or momentum
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: High risk (beta = 1.55), indicating potential for significant price movements
Volatility Regime: Current volatility is high relative to historical levels
Options Market Signals:
- IV rank: N/A (no options data available)
- Put/call ratios: N/A
- Unusual activity: No unusual options activity observed
Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations are discussed below
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: MMSC's sector is performing relatively well, but the stock has not kept pace with the sector's gains
Institutional Activity: No significant institutional interest or trading patterns observed
Correlation Analysis: The stock moves moderately in line with the market (R-squared = 0.83)
Relative Valuation: MMSC is trading near its historical average, but within a relatively wide trading range
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels:
- Short-term support: $27.65
- Short-term resistance: $29.47
- Medium-term support: $28.42
- Medium-term resistance: $30.00
Breakout/Breakdown Levels: None observed
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No immediate catalysts or events that could significantly impact the stock
Risk Management: Consider stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations based on risk tolerance and market conditions.
Overall, MMSC's technical analysis suggests a range-bound market with potential upside. However, the high volatility and beta suggest significant price movements are possible. The neutral news headlines do not have a strong impact on the analysis, but earnings surprise risk and potential technical breakdowns are concerns.
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
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.
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.
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
- 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 →
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Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow 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.
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich 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.
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.
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.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility surface.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility smile.
- Beta (1Y vs SPY)
- 1.53
- Correlation (SPY)
- 82.7%
- R²
- 0.68
- Ann. Volatility
- 24.1%
- SPY Volatility
- 13.0%
High volatility - stock moves more than market
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