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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 4/25/2025 -
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iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA). During the week, the EFA gained 3.02 points, or 3.72%, and closed at 84.12 on Friday, April 25, 2025. Weekly volume was 6% above 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 85.19 on March 19, 2025. EFA gained -30.58 points, or -56.00%, in 126 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 81.50 and resistance is at 85.85. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See EFA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 19, 2025 at 85.19 and reached 72.15 on April 7, 2025. EFA lost 13.04 points, or 15.31%, in 2 weeks. The price is now at the 91.79% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EFA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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 April 7, 2025 at 72.15 and reached 84.15 on April 25, 2025. EFA gained -12.00 points, or -16.63%, in 18 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See EFA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 15, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 119.41% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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