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Downtrend Resistance
Downtrend 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. Stock market alert is a warning signal. Downtrend Resistance stock alert indicates that price is near long-term resistance trendline and probability of short-term trend reversal is high.

The strategy is based on selling long (or taking short) position on downtrend testing resistance. The strategy has low to medium risk and average reword.

Downtrend Resistance

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- 4/26/2024 -
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iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support lineTrend resistance at 197.85
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved above oversold areaThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM). During the week, the IWM gained 5.22 points, or 2.70%, and closed at 198.36 on Friday, April 26, 2024. Weekly volume was -14% below average.

Long-term trend: [See IWM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 27, 2023 at 161.67 and reached 211.88 on March 28, 2024. IWM gained -50.21 points, or -31.06%, in 21 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (221.05) 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See IWM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 28, 2024 at 211.88 and reached 191.34 on April 19, 2024. IWM lost 20.54 points, or 9.69%, in 3 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (197.85). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See IWM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 12, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting stronger. 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 19, 2024 at 191.34 and reached 199.32 on April 23, 2024. IWM gained -7.98 points, or -4.17%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 12.03% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See IWM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. 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 April 1, 2024. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 36.53
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 70.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 60.49
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 42.03
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.87
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 55.26
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 52.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 48.94
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 49.66
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.09
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Support 221.05
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 213.91
Upper Bollinger Band 208.81
50 Day Moving Average 202.36
20 Day Moving Average 199.85
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 199.65
Price 198.36
Monthly Trendline Resistance 197.85
Daily Stochastic Crossing 196.69
Parabolic System 191.63
Lower Bollinger Band 189.40
Monthly Trendline Support 185.57
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 191.34
Low Date 04/19/2024
High 199.32
High Date 04/23/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 191.34
Low Date 04/19/2024
High 199.32
High Date 04/23/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 197.85
Support 185.57
High 211.88
High Date 03/28/2024
Low 191.34
Low Date 04/19/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 213.91
Support 221.05
Low 161.67
Low Date 10/27/2023
High 211.88
High Date 03/28/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 244.46
High Date 11/08/2021
Low 161.67
Low Date 10/27/2023
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