Overall IYM gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, IYM is only an average performer.
Although IYM has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @151.57 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 142.13 to 149.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 138.95 to 139.21. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 152.82 to 153.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for IYM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for IYM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 63.7 | NEUTRAL | IYM is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of IYM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of IYM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of IYM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 64.07 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for IYM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.63 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests IYM has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 90.87 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests IYM may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.56 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for IYM suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 14.84 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for IYM suggests a weak or negative trend. |
NYSEARCA:IYM (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
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ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS / IYM FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to IYM.
What is the trend direction for IYM stock?
The current trend direction for ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) stock?
ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) has an RSI value of 64.0744. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for IYM stock?
The short term momentum for ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) is positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) stock?
ISHARES U.S. BASIC MATERIALS (IYM) has a support level at 151.57 and a resistance level at 152.82. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of IYM support and resistance levels.