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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 12/13/2024 -
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iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the iShares MSCI Japan Index (EWJ). During the week, the EWJ dropped -1.54 points, or -2.17%, and closed at 69.54 on Friday, December 13, 2024. Weekly volume was -50% 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 73.24 on September 26, 2024. EWJ gained -25.60 points, or -53.74%, in 102 weeks. The price is now at the 14.45% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See EWJ medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on September 26, 2024 at 73.24 and reached 66.39 on October 23, 2024. EWJ lost 6.85 points, or 9.35%, in 3 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (67.22) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EWJ weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 18, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See EWJ short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 23, 2024 at 66.39 and reached 71.66 on December 3, 2024. EWJ gained -5.27 points, or -7.94%, in 41 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 67.22 and resistance is at 72.38. 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 EWJ 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 November 22, 2024. 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.
During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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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