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iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury (IEF) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury (IEF). During the week, the IEF climbed 0.54 points, or 0.57%, and closed at 95.77 on Friday, August 22, 2025. IEF was trading at average weekly trading volume.
Long-term trend: [See IEF long-term trend chart] A long-term downtrend had started on September 16, 2024 at 99.18 and reached 91.08 on January 13, 2025. IEF lost 8.10 points, or 8.17%, in 17 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 95.30 and resistance is at 96.37. A Symmetric Triangle pattern represents the area of indecision, where the movement direction is questioned. Chart pattern analysis usually considers a symmetric triangle chart pattern as a continuation formation which resolves in the direction of larger trend, but it also may mark the trend reversal. Use the following link to access a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Symmetric Triangle pattern in a long-term trend.
Medium-term trend: [See IEF medium-term trend chart] A medium-term uptrend had started on April 11, 2025 at 92.79 and reached 96.16 on April 30, 2025. IEF gained -3.37 points, or -3.63%, in 2 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (94.28) 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 medium-term trend.
Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IEF weekly technical indicators chart] Weekly technical indicators are neutral. The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 20, 2025. 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 IEF short-term trend chart] A short-term uptrend had started on July 15, 2025 at 93.86 and reached 95.88 on August 22, 2025. IEF gained -2.02 points, or -2.15%, in 38 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See IEF daily technical indicators chart] Daily technical indicators are neutral. The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 14, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. 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. The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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. 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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