


Technical Sentiment Analysis for iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM). As of 2026-05-22, iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is exhibiting a Buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 9 technical signals, shows that 6 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for IYM stands at 49.69, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -0.22, providing a Sell signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 37.37 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at -23.21 further confirm a -2.43 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, IYM is trading above its 60-day moving average of $179.79 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $162.54. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $189.19 and strong support at $175.66. A break above $189.19 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $175.66 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $168.69.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 162.13 | 168.69 | 175.66 | 182.22 | 189.19 | 195.75 | 202.72 |
| Fibonacci | 168.69 | 173.86 | 177.05 | 182.22 | 187.39 | 190.58 | 195.75 |
2026-05-22
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 49.69 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 37.37 |
| Stochastic RSI | 25.51 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | -23.21 |
| Awesome Oscillator | -3.96 |
| Momentum | -2.43 |
| MACD | -0.22 |
2026-05-22
| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 179.39 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 182.63 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 182.39 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 179.79 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 162.54 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 158.24 | Buy |