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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM dropped -9.46 points, or -4.22%, and closed at 214.92 on Friday, August 1, 2025. It was the worst weekly loss since April 4, 2025. Weekly volume was 39% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See IWM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 34.26 and reached 245.00 on November 25, 2024. IWM gained -210.74 points, or -615.12%, in 820 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 176.44 and resistance is at 251.81. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See IWM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on November 25, 2024 at 245.00 and reached 171.70 on April 7, 2025. IWM lost 73.30 points, or 29.92%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (113.36) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. 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 IWM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 23, 2025. 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 April 7, 2025 at 171.70 and reached 226.71 on July 23, 2025. IWM gained -55.01 points, or -32.04%, in 107 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (225.17) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. 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 support 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 July 14, 2025.
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.
The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 4.67% on Friday. It is 52.95% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low 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.
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.
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