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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 Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury (IEF) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :The price has fallen below the Parabolic SARPrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the iShares Lehman 7-10 Year Treasury (IEF). During the week, the IEF gave back -0.51 points, or -0.54%, and closed at 94.70 on Friday, May 2, 2025. Weekly volume was 26% above average.

Long-term trend: [See IEF long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 19, 2023 at 88.86 and reached 99.18 on September 16, 2024. IEF gained -10.32 points, or -11.61%, in 47 weeks. The price is now at the 43.41% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See IEF medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 13, 2025 at 91.08 and reached 97.52 on April 4, 2025. IEF gained -6.44 points, or -7.07%, in 11 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 93.25 and resistance is at 99.37. 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 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 February 21, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. 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 April 11, 2025 at 92.79 and reached 96.16 on April 30, 2025. IEF gained -3.37 points, or -3.63%, in 19 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern.

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

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 24, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.

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.

During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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.

During the last week, the price 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 60.84
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 56.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 75.44
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 59.94
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.12
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 60.31
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 41.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 56.02
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 55.74
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.09
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Weekly Trendline Resistance 99.37
Upper Bollinger Band 96.47
Parabolic System 96.25
Daily Stochastic Crossing 95.57
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 95.06
20 Day Moving Average 94.90
50 Day Moving Average 94.84
Price 94.70
Lower Bollinger Band 93.52
Weekly Trendline Support 93.25
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Low 92.79
Low Date 04/11/2025
High 96.16
High Date 04/30/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 99.37
Support 93.25
Low 91.08
Low Date 01/13/2025
High 97.52
High Date 04/04/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 99.18
High Date 09/16/2024
Low 91.08
Low Date 01/13/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 88.86
Low Date 10/19/2023
High 99.18
High Date 09/16/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 123.41
High Date 03/09/2020
Low 88.86
Low Date 10/19/2023
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