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iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ). During the week, the EWJ climbed 0.69 points, or 0.72%, and closed at 95.87 on Friday, August 28, 2026. Weekly volume was -47% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See EWJ long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 47.64 and reached 98.79 on August 13, 2026. EWJ gained -51.15 points, or -107.37%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (63.20) 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 EWJ medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 29, 2026 at 89.09 and reached 98.79 on August 13, 2026. EWJ gained -9.70 points, or -10.89%, in 2 weeks. The price is now at the 30.10% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EWJ 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.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since August 7, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See EWJ short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 13, 2026 at 98.79 and reached 94.05 on August 20, 2026. EWJ lost 4.74 points, or 4.80%, in 7 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See EWJ daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 19, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
98.79 |
| High Date |
08/13/2026 |
| Low |
94.05 |
| Low Date |
08/20/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
89.09 |
| Low Date |
07/29/2026 |
| High |
98.79 |
| High Date |
08/13/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
59.84 |
| Low Date |
04/07/2025 |
| High |
98.79 |
| High Date |
08/13/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
88.30 |
| Support |
63.20 |
| Low |
47.64 |
| Low Date |
10/13/2022 |
| High |
98.79 |
| High Date |
08/13/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
6.84 |
| Low Date |
03/09/2009 |
| High |
98.79 |
| High Date |
08/13/2026 |
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