iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) — Technical state
As of 2026-10-15 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelooknet diary readings, not advice.
Trades -5% vs the 50-day and -0.8% vs the 200-day average, 9.9% below the 52-week high and +20.8% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes.
The moving-average stack
- vs 20-day-1.8%
- vs 50-day-5%
- vs 200-day-0.8%
- 52-week band9.9% off the high · +20.8% off the low
- Streak1 consecutive up session
- 50-day crossprice crossed down through the 50-day 33 sessions ago
- Stochastic%K 33.1 · %D 19.2 · bull cross
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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-10-15
Quick answers
What is the current Closelooknet signal on IWM?
Mixed moving-average stack — Trades -5% vs the 50-day and -0.8% vs the 200-day average, 9.9% below the 52-week high and +20.8% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes. As of 2026-10-15; 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 2026-10-15, iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades -5% below its 50-day and -0.8% below its 200-day average, with the 20-day -1.8% away.
How far is IWM from its 52-week high?
9.9% below the 52-week high and 20.8% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-10-15.
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