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- 11/22/2024 -
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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtBroken trend resistance lineTrend resistance at 243.89
Daily :The price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM gained 10.30 points, or 4.51%, and closed at 238.80 on Friday, November 22, 2024. Weekly volume was -20% below average.

Long-term trend: [See IWM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 34.26 and reached 244.46 on November 8, 2021. IWM gained -210.20 points, or -613.54%, in 661 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (243.89). 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See IWM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on August 5, 2024 at 196.70 and reached 242.40 on November 11, 2024. IWM gained -45.70 points, or -23.23%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (225.42) 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IWM 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 September 13, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See IWM short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 10, 2024 at 214.60 and reached 242.40 on November 11, 2024. IWM gained -27.80 points, or -12.95%, in 32 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 224.14 and resistance is at 250.01. 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 IWM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since November 21, 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 risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 69.91
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 27.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 38.49
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 60.33
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.26
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 64.77
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 14.90
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.35
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 72.45
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.66
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Weekly Trendline Resistance 250.01
Upper Bollinger Band 244.91
Yearly Trendline Resistance 243.89
Price 238.80
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 235.58
Daily Stochastic Crossing 232.64
Monthly Trendline Resistance 232.25
20 Day Moving Average 229.89
Parabolic System 226.69
Monthly Trendline Support 225.42
Weekly Trendline Support 224.14
50 Day Moving Average 224.14
Lower Bollinger Band 215.60
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 242.40
High Date 11/11/2024
Low 226.40
Low Date 11/19/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 250.01
Support 224.14
Low 214.60
Low Date 10/10/2024
High 242.40
High Date 11/11/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 232.25
Support 225.42
Low 196.70
Low Date 08/05/2024
High 242.40
High Date 11/11/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 161.67
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 242.40
High Date 11/11/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 243.89
Support 170.63
Low 34.26
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 244.46
High Date 11/08/2021
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