


Technical Sentiment Analysis for iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM). As of 2026-05-05, iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 11 technical signals, shows that 10 indicators are flashing buy, while 1 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for IYM stands at 52.32, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 0.69, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 25.42 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at -72.01 further confirm a -1.21 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, IYM is trading above its 60-day moving average of $179.93 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $160.02. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $185.56 and strong support at $178.63. A break above $185.56 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $178.63 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $175.2.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 171.69 | 175.2 | 178.63 | 182.13 | 185.56 | 189.07 | 192.5 |
| Fibonacci | 175.2 | 177.85 | 179.48 | 182.13 | 184.78 | 186.42 | 189.07 |
2026-05-05
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 52.32 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 25.42 |
| Stochastic RSI | 23.86 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | -72.01 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 2.19 |
| Momentum | -1.21 |
| MACD | 0.69 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 180.52 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 182.06 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 183.24 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 179.93 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 160.02 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 155.64 | Buy |