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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 9/25/2026 -
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iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA). During the week, the EFA climbed 0.59 points, or 0.56%, and closed at 105.56 on Friday, September 25, 2026. Weekly volume was -22% below 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 108.89 on August 13, 2026. EFA gained -54.28 points, or -99.40%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (81.84) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See EFA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 72.15 and reached 108.89 on August 13, 2026. EFA gained -36.74 points, or -50.92%, in 70 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 104.46 and resistance is at 109.66. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See EFA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 11, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See EFA short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 13, 2026 at 108.89 and reached 103.91 on September 24, 2026. EFA lost 4.98 points, or 4.57%, in 42 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 103.77 and resistance is at 108.67. A Broadening Descending 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 Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See EFA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 18, 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 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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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