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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 4/24/2026 -
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iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA). During the week, the EFA dropped -2.55 points, or -2.44%, and closed at 101.77 on Friday, April 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -18% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See EFA long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 54.61 and reached 105.94 on February 27, 2026. EFA gained -51.33 points, or -93.99%, in 176 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (79.15) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See EFA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 72.15 and reached 105.94 on February 27, 2026. EFA gained -33.79 points, or -46.83%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (102.29). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EFA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 6, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See EFA short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 20, 2026 at 93.08 and reached 105.13 on April 17, 2026. EFA gained -12.05 points, or -12.95%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 95.17 and resistance is at 107.62. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See EFA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 31, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
 Candlestick pattern: [See EFA candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern. This is a rare continuation formation that appears in a strongly downward moving market. The reliability of the Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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