


Technical Sentiment Analysis for iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM). As of 2026-04-16, iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 11 technical signals, shows that 8 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 60.25, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 2.42, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 83.57 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 76.8 further confirm a 4.68 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, IYM is trading above its 60-day moving average of $178.23 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $157.51. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $187.34 and strong support at $176.81. A break above $187.34 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $176.81 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $171.09.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 166.28 | 171.09 | 176.81 | 181.62 | 187.34 | 192.15 | 197.87 |
| Fibonacci | 171.09 | 175.11 | 177.6 | 181.62 | 185.64 | 188.13 | 192.15 |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 60.25 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 83.57 |
| Stochastic RSI | 88.92 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 76.8 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 7.27 |
| Momentum | 4.68 |
| MACD | 2.42 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 184.44 | Sell |
| 10-Day | 182.53 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 176.5 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 178.23 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 157.51 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 152.88 | Buy |