iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) — Technical state
As of 2026-09-25 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelooknet diary readings, not advice.
Trades -4.1% vs the 50-day and +2.4% vs the 200-day average, 7.6% below the 52-week high and +23.8% 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+2.4%
- 52-week band7.6% off the high · +23.8% off the low
- Streak1 consecutive up session
- 50-day crossprice crossed down through the 50-day 19 sessions ago
- Stochastic%K 17.9 · %D 20.6
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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-25
Quick answers
What is the current Closelooknet signal on IWM?
Pullback inside an uptrend stack — Trades -4.1% vs the 50-day and +2.4% vs the 200-day average, 7.6% below the 52-week high and +23.8% off the 52-week low. Computed from daily closes. As of 2026-09-25; 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 2026-09-25, iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades -4.1% below its 50-day and +2.4% above its 200-day average, with the 20-day -2.2% away.
How far is IWM from its 52-week high?
7.6% below the 52-week high and 23.8% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-09-25.
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