- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.68)
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.48 per share
Evaluation of ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jul 22, 2026)
The ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF price fell by -1.32% on the last day (Wednesday, 22nd Jul 2026) from $25.68 to $25.34. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.89% from a day low at $25.17 to a day high of $25.39. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.28% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the ETF, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the ETF. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -365 thousand shares and in total, 213 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $5.40 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 2.84% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $25.01 and $27.19 at the end of this 3-month period.
EPHE Signals & Forecast
The ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the ETF giving a positive forecast for the ETF. On further gains, the ETF will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $25.44. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $24.93. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.32%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF
ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES finds support from accumulated volume at $24.65 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.225 between high and low, or 0.89%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 0.92%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $24.30 (-4.10%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (EPHE) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 23rd
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 23rd we expect ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF to open at $25.30, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $25.16 and $25.52, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.360 (+/-1.43%) up or down from last closing price. If ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.43% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $25.68 (1.34%) than the support at $24.65 (2.72%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES ETF ETF A Buy?
ISHARES MSCI PHILIPPINES holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.386
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 23, 2026 - $25.30 ( 0.164%).
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EPHE Performance
Trading levels for EPHE
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 25.52 | 0.723% |
| R2 | 25.44 | 0.384% |
| R1 | 25.38 | 0.175% |
| Price | 25.34 | |
| S1 | 25.21 | -0.504% |
| S2 | 25.16 | -0.713% |
| S3 | 25.07 | -1.05% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 26.14 | 3.16% |
| R2 | 26.02 | 2.68% |
| R1 | 25.68 | 1.34% |
| Price | 25.34 | |
| S1 | 24.65 | -2.72% |
| S2 | 24.16 | -4.66% |
| S3 | 24.15 | -4.70% |
EPHE Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.480 | 1.83% |
| 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.199 | 0.795% |
| 3 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.326 | 1.23% |
| 4 | Dec 04, 2023 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.217 | 0.88% |
| 5 | Dec 04, 2023 | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.364 | 1.51% |
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