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Fidus Investment Corporation

Stage 3 · Topping · week 2

As of Oct 22, 2026, Fidus Investment is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 2 (since Oct 14, 2026). It closed at $18.67, 7.3% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. More about the company

$18.67
+2.08% today
$743M · Small cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 72w
S2 13w
S3 16w
S4 14w
S2 17w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 6w → S3 7w → S2 72w → S3 5w → S4 6w → S1 1w → S2 13w → S3 16w → S4 14w → S1 6w → S2 17w → S3 1w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 12 stage runs.

FDUS among Asset Management48th of 140 by relative strength

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Stocks in Asset Management ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1CYPHStage 2 · wk 799−17.5%
2AMTDStage 2 · wk 199+4011.1%
3MGLDStage 2 · wk 494+105.2%
4AAMIStage 2 · wk 4194+1.4%
5ASSTStage 2 · wk 792+0.1%
6AMGStage 2 · wk 2191+8.0%
7WTStage 2 · wk 3991−10.6%
8VCTRStage 2 · wk 3991+1.0%
…48FDUSStage 3 · wk 256−2.1%
vs 52W High
-7.3%
$15.94 lo$20.15 hi
7.3% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 2
1w13w26w
Week 2, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
3.1%
200 DMA: $18.11 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.62x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-2.1%
3M
-1.3%
6M
+8.1%
YTD
+4.5%
1Y
+2.2%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2023-11-20
8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.62x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.70x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.60x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.11x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.83x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.72x
2026-10-14S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.54x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 17 · Vol 0.72x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 17 · Vol 0.60x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 16 · Vol 0.58x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 16 · Vol 0.93x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 16 · Vol 0.89x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$19.12
200 DMA
$18.11
52W High
$20.15
52W Low
$15.94
5D Low
$18.29
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$19.53
60d High
$20.05
120d High
$20.15
250d High
$20.15
Next resistance
+4.6%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
9.0
Forward 9.5
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-26.9%
Revenue +8.8%
ROE
+10.8%
Profit margin +45.4%
Dividend Yield
11.69%
P/B 1.0

Fidus Investment: quick answers

What stage is Fidus Investment in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Fidus Investment (FDUS) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 14, 2026 and is in week 2. What the four stages mean

Is Fidus Investment in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Fidus Investment is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 3.1% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Fidus Investment from its 52-week high?

Fidus Investment closed at $18.67 on Oct 22, 2026, 7.3% below its 52-week high of $20.15. Its 52-week low is $15.94.

How has Fidus Investment performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Fidus Investment is up 2.2% over the past year and up 4.5% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Fidus Investment in?

Fidus Investment is in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financials sector.

About this companyFinancials· Asset Management

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $30 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $5 million and $30 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million in debt investment. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.

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