- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
Evaluation of iShares Russell 2500 ETF downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jun 23, 2026)
The iShares Russell 2500 ETF price fell by -1.43% on the last day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026) from $90.84 to $89.54. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.36% from a day low at $89.06 to a day high of $90.27. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.1% 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 -139 thousand shares and in total, 136 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $12.14 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a 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 17.14% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $101.04 and $106.99 at the end of this 3-month period.
SMMD Signals & Forecast
The iShares Russell 2500 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 $89.86. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $87.49. 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 22, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.43%. 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. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, April 01, 2026 in the long-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 12 Months
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, April 01, 2026 in the long-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 Russell 2500 ETF
iShares Russell 2500 finds support from accumulated volume at $87.01 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 $1.21 between high and low, or 1.36%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.45%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $85.51 (-4.50%) (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 (SMMD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect iShares Russell 2500 ETF to open at $89.62, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $88.72 and $90.36, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.64 (+/-1.85%) up or down from last closing price. If iShares Russell 2500 ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.85% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $89.64 (0.11%) than the support at $87.01 (2.83%), 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 2500 ETF ETF A Buy?
iShares Russell 2500 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:
0.948
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $89.62 ( 0.0931%).
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SMMD Performance
Trading levels for SMMD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 90.83 | 1.44% |
| R2 | 90.37 | 0.93% |
| R1 | 90.09 | 0.609% |
| Price | 89.54 | |
| S1 | 89.16 | -0.423% |
| S2 | 88.88 | -0.742% |
| S3 | 88.41 | -1.26% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 90.84 | 1.45% |
| R2 | 90.12 | 0.648% |
| R1 | 89.64 | 0.112% |
| Price | 89.54 | |
| S1 | 87.01 | -2.83% |
| S2 | 84.79 | -5.30% |
| S3 | 81.65 | -8.81% |
SMMD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.244 | 0.270% |
| 2 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.164 | 0.213% |
| 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.302 | 0.403% |
| 4 | Jul 05, 2024 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.247 | 0.337% |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.218 | 0.330% |
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