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Downtrend Broken Resistance

Downtrend Broken Resistance stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Downtrend broken resistance stock market alert is a trend trading warning signal. It is a confirmation that long term downtrend reversal is completed and a new uptrend is establiched.

Unlike other alerts, broken resistance is not a buy/sell signal. It is rather warning signal that trend direction has changed. For entry point it is usually better to wait for pull back and retest of resistance line. This point is considered as a second chance to participate in downtrend reversal.

Downtrend Broken Resist.

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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :The price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM climbed 0.88 points, or 0.36%, and closed at 243.10 on Friday, March 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 37% 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 271.60 on January 22, 2026. IWM gained -237.34 points, or -692.76%, in 880 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 182.04 and resistance is at 259.45. 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 271.60 on January 22, 2026. IWM gained -99.90 points, or -58.18%, in 41 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (253.35) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IWM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 27, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See IWM short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 11, 2026 at 268.96 and reached 240.33 on March 20, 2026. IWM lost 28.63 points, or 10.64%, in 37 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge 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 March 26, 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.

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) 36.80
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 76.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.53
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 39.68
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -3.45
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 43.45
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 59.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 35.39
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.29
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 7.58
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 287.58
Upper Bollinger Band 262.29
Yearly Trendline Resistance 259.45
50 Day Moving Average 258.60
Monthly Trendline Support 253.35
20 Day Moving Average 250.99
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 248.18
Daily Stochastic Crossing 248.04
Price 243.10
Parabolic System 241.79
Lower Bollinger Band 239.64
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
High 268.96
High Date 02/11/2026
Low 240.33
Low Date 03/20/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
Low 240.33
Low Date 03/20/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 287.58
Support 253.35
Low 171.70
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 161.67
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 259.45
Support 182.04
Low 34.26
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
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