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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtStochastic has declined below the signal lineLane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence
Daily :The price has fallen below the Parabolic SARThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM dropped -8.04 points, or -3.27%, and closed at 237.79 on Friday, October 10, 2025. It was the worst weekly loss since August 1, 2025. Weekly volume was 18% above 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 248.48 on October 6, 2025. IWM gained -214.22 points, or -625.28%, in 865 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 178.11 and resistance is at 254.09. 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See IWM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 171.70 and reached 248.48 on October 6, 2025. IWM gained -76.78 points, or -44.72%, in 26 weeks. The price is now at the 13.92% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IWM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 23, 2025. 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 September 25, 2025 at 237.55 and reached 248.48 on October 6, 2025. IWM gained -10.93 points, or -4.60%, in 11 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See IWM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since September 24, 2025.

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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 37.67
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 23.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.26
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.56
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.93
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 63.19
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 5.60
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 88.83
Overbought Bearish
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 79.72
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.77 Bearish
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 254.09
Parabolic System 248.07
Upper Bollinger Band 247.10
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 245.47
Daily Stochastic Crossing 243.20
20 Day Moving Average 242.57
Price 237.79
Lower Bollinger Band 236.25
50 Day Moving Average 234.96
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Low 237.55
Low Date 09/25/2025
High 248.48
High Date 10/06/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 212.34
Low Date 08/01/2025
High 248.48
High Date 10/06/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 171.70
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 248.48
High Date 10/06/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 161.67
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 248.48
High Date 10/06/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 254.09
Support 178.11
Low 34.26
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 248.48
High Date 10/06/2025
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