iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) — Technical state
As of 2026-11-05 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelooknet diary readings, not advice.
The Closelooknet read
- Signal: Mixed moving-average stack — Trades -4.1% vs the 50-day and -2.8% vs the 200-day average, 11.2% below the 52-week high and +19% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes. (as of 2026-11-05)
- Trend: iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades 4.1% below its 50-day and 2.8% below its 200-day moving average. (as of 2026-11-05)
The full read — the desk's view, the earnings record, peers and the company snapshot — is on the IWM overview. Research diary readings, not advice.
Trades -4.1% vs the 50-day and -2.8% vs the 200-day average, 11.2% below the 52-week high and +19% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes.
The moving-average stack
- vs 20-day-2.2%
- vs 50-day-4.1%
- vs 200-day-2.8%
- 52-week band11.2% off the high · +19% off the low
- Streak1 consecutive down session
- 50-day crossprice crossed down through the 50-day today
- Stochastic%K 2.9 · %D 70.5 · bear cross
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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-11-05
Quick answers
What is the current Closelooknet signal on IWM?
Mixed moving-average stack — Trades -4.1% vs the 50-day and -2.8% vs the 200-day average, 11.2% below the 52-week high and +19% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes. As of 2026-11-05; the signal board re-computes across the coverage universe nightly. A research diary reading, not advice.
Is IWM above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
As of 2026-11-05, iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades -4.1% below its 50-day and -2.8% below its 200-day average, with the 20-day -2.2% away.
How far is IWM from its 52-week high?
11.2% below the 52-week high and 19% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-11-05.
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The equal-weight RSP rose 0.8 percent and small caps (IWM) 1.3 percent.
- AI Trade — Japan, Korea, Taiwan fall, India rises; Bitcoin under 80,000, gold under 4,000, TLT above 81.50
The equal-weight S&P 500 fund RSP, in which every company counts the same, rose 1.20%, and small caps gained 0.97% through IWM.
- Sell-Off — Nasdaq −3%, Chips −8%, Bitcoin −4%, Gold −3%; Only Bonds, Oil and Defensives Hold
The Dow loses 0.9%, with DIA at 517.90 under its 50-day near 521.9, and small caps (IWM) 2.0%.
- Earnings Tape — Alphabet −13%, ServiceNow −27%, Microsoft's gain gone, Lilly +6%
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