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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.

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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought areaTrend resistance at 258.10
Daily :The price has fallen below the Parabolic SARTrend support at 261.48
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It was the negative week for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM gave back -2.06 points, or -0.78%, and closed at 262.96 on Friday, February 13, 2026. IWM was trading at average weekly trading volume.

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 price is near the trend resistance line (258.10). 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 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 trend support level is at 252.60 and resistance is at 280.07. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IWM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly 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 weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 2, 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 IWM short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on November 20, 2025 at 228.90 and reached 271.60 on January 22, 2026. IWM gained -42.70 points, or -18.65%, in 63 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (261.48) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. 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 support line in a short-term trend.

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

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since January 27, 2026.

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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 48.65
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 66.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 67.31
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 49.84
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.07
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 67.47
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 25.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 79.73
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 71.49
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.61
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Weekly Trendline Resistance 281.15
Monthly Trendline Resistance 280.07
Parabolic System 269.01
Upper Bollinger Band 268.25
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 265.25
20 Day Moving Average 263.63
Daily Stochastic Crossing 263.49
Price 262.96
Weekly Trendline Support 261.48
Yearly Trendline Resistance 258.10
50 Day Moving Average 257.58
Lower Bollinger Band 255.89
Monthly Trendline Support 252.60
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
Low 255.05
Low Date 02/05/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Support
Resistance 281.15
Support 261.48
Low 228.90
Low Date 11/20/2025
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 280.07
Support 252.60
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 Test Resistance
Resistance 258.10
Support 181.05
Low 34.26
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 271.60
High Date 01/22/2026
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