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- 4/17/2025 -
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iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA). During the week, the EFA gained 2.13 points, or 2.70%, and closed at 81.10 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 17% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See EFA long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 54.61 and reached 85.19 on March 19, 2025. EFA gained -30.58 points, or -56.00%, in 126 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (81.29) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See EFA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 19, 2025 at 85.19 and reached 72.15 on April 7, 2025. EFA lost 13.04 points, or 15.31%, in 2 weeks. The price is now at the 68.63% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EFA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 4, 2025. 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 EFA short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 72.15 and reached 81.59 on April 17, 2025. EFA gained -9.44 points, or -13.08%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 5.19% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See EFA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. 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.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 143.97% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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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