- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jun 23, 2026)
The iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF price fell by -1.15% on the last day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026) from $109.10 to $107.84. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.29% from a day low at $107.13 to a day high of $108.51. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.45% 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 -367 thousand shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $129.20 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a narrow and strong 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 11.23% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $116.97 and $122.72 at the end of this 3-month period.
IWR Signals & Forecast
The iShares Russell Mid-Cap 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 $108.58. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $106.41. 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. 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 Monday, June 15, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.45%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). 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 Russell Mid-Cap ETF
On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $98.06 and $97.47. There is a natural risk involved when a ETF is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the ETF then may fall to the next support level. In this case, iShares Russell Mid-Cap finds support just below today's level at $98.06. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $97.47 and $95.41.
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 $1.38 between high and low, or 1.29%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.19%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $103.03 (-4.46%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 5 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (IWR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF to open at $107.83, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $107.08 and $108.60, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.52 (+/-1.42%) up or down from last closing price. If iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.42% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $108.54 (0.65%) than the support at $98.06 (9.07%), 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 Russell Mid-Cap ETF ETF A Buy?
iShares Russell Mid-Cap 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:
0.884
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $107.83 ( 0.0124%).
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IWR Performance
Trading levels for IWR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 109.21 | 1.27% |
| R2 | 108.68 | 0.778% |
| R1 | 108.35 | 0.476% |
| Price | 107.84 | |
| S1 | 107.30 | -0.501% |
| S2 | 106.97 | -0.80% |
| S3 | 106.45 | -1.29% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 109.43 | 1.47% |
| R2 | 108.72 | 0.82% |
| R1 | 108.54 | 0.649% |
| Price | 107.84 | |
| S1 | 98.06 | -9.07% |
| S2 | 97.47 | -9.62% |
| S3 | 95.41 | -11.53% |
IWR Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.289 | 0.264% |
| 2 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.262 | 0.268% |
| 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.394 | 0.410% |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.322 | 0.336% |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.264 | 0.294% |
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