- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.88)
Stronger technical forecast for ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF price after Thursday trading
(Updated on Jul 30, 2026)
The ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF price gained 2.75% on the last trading day (Thursday, 30th Jul 2026), rising from $102.52 to $105.34. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.48% from a day low at $103.92 to a day high of $105.46. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.4% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -8 thousand shares and in total, 191 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $20.08 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The ETF has broken the narrow and horizontal trend up. Breaks like this are often followed by swift and strong movements, and any correction down to the breakline at approximately. $104.90 is considered to be a "second chance" to hit a potential runner. It is, however, important that volume does follow the price as false breaks may appear and it may move back into the horizontal trend. Based on the rectangle-formation theory the ETF is predicted to reach $108.77 sometime during the next 3 months.
ESGD Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $103.12 and $102.76. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.06%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The ETF should be watched closely. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Golden Star
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF
ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED finds support from accumulated volume at $103.55 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 $1.54 between high and low, or 1.48%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.21%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $101.21 (-3.92%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 34 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (ESGD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 31st
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 31st we expect ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF to open at $104.91, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $104.64 and $106.04, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.40 (+/-1.34%) up or down from last closing price. If ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.34% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $103.55, some $1.79 (1.70%) from the current price of $105.34, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and the ETF has broken the horizontal trend up, which indicates an even stronger rate of rising. We conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for ISHARES MSCI EAFE ESG OPTIMIZED ETF to perform well in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
4.026
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 31, 2026 - $104.91 ( 0.411%).
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ESGD Performance
Trading levels for ESGD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 106.45 | 1.05% |
| R2 | 105.86 | 0.492% |
| R1 | 105.49 | 0.147% |
| Price | 105.34 | |
| S1 | 104.32 | -0.97% |
| S2 | 103.95 | -1.31% |
| S3 | 103.37 | -1.87% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 105.34 | |
| S1 | 103.55 | -1.70% |
| S2 | 103.48 | -1.77% |
| S3 | 103.40 | -1.84% |
ESGD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.63 | 1.58% |
| 2 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.79 | 1.92% |
| 3 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $1.63 | 1.89% |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.01 | 1.33% |
| 5 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $1.46 | 1.86% |
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