iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF · IGLT
bondLast updated: February 26, 2026
iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF is in a strong, confirmed uptrend. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 84/100, with price sitting above all major moving averages and ADX confirming meaningful trend strength. Flow data supports the picture — the Flow & Accumulation Score at 71/100 shows capital moving in. One thing to note: RSI at 77 indicates momentum is in overbought territory, which historically tends to precede a pause or pullback, even in strong trends.
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Where is money flowing?
VWAP: Above 50d ($9.98) and 200d ($9.87)
Money flow into iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF is positive. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 71/100, indicating steady accumulation — capital is coming in, though not at extreme levels. Chaikin Money Flow at 0.21 and On-Balance Volume (flat) provide a mixed picture of flow dynamics.
What is the trend?
| MA Period | Value | Price vs MA | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-day | 10.07 | Above | +0.6% |
| 21-day | 10.00 | Above | +1.3% |
| 50-day | 9.97 | Above | +1.6% |
| 100-day | 9.91 | Above | +2.2% |
| 200-day | 9.77 | Above | +3.7% |
iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF is in a strong, established uptrend. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 84/100 with price above all major moving averages in bullish alignment.
Is momentum building or fading?
Momentum is positive across all timeframes — 10-day (1.4%), 21-day (2.1%), and 63-day (2.0%) rate of change are all in positive territory — though the alignment suggests the pace of gains is stabilising rather than accelerating. RSI at 77 is in overbought territory — while this confirms strong upward momentum, readings above 70 historically tend to precede pauses or pullbacks. The MACD histogram is positive, confirming the momentum picture — trend strength and directional indicators are in agreement.
How extended is this move?
Price is 1.6% above the 50-day moving average — a mild extension within the normal range (92nd percentile of its historical range). There is no significant stretch to flag. Within the Bollinger Bands, price sits near the upper band (%B at 0.94) — in the upper range of recent volatility, suggesting the short-term move is approaching its statistical limits. Bollinger Bandwidth has compressed to 0.029 — volatility is unusually low, a condition often referred to as a squeeze. Historically, periods of compressed volatility tend to precede significant moves in one direction.
Where are the key levels?
$10.33 – $10.56
$9.69 – $10.01
The strongest support zone is $9.7 — $10, 3% below current price, where 13 independent signals converge — major swing at $9.71, major swing at $9.76, double bottom at $9.77, major swing at $9.79, and 9 other signals. Overhead, a strong resistance cluster at $10 — $11 (3% above) needs to clear — major swing at $10, double top at $10, major swing at $11, intermediate swing at $10, and 4 other signals. The volume profile shows the highest activity around $9.9 (Point of Control), with the 70% value area spanning $9.8 to $10. Price is within 1% of the 52-week high at $10.
How does this compare?
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What risk am I taking?
The risk-return profile of iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF is mediocre. The Risk Profile Score sits at 49/100 — the return-to-risk trade-off is unremarkable, suggesting caution with position sizing. The 1-year Sortino Ratio of 0.4 is below average — returns have barely compensated for the downside volatility. The largest drawdown over the past year reached -2.9%.
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Direction Assessment
Confirmed uptrend with capital inflow
Uptrend without volume support
Capital flowing in, trend not yet established
Downtrend with capital outflow
Average. Standard positioning appropriate.
The combined signal is strong. Both trend (84/100) and flow (71/100) are in positive territory and confirming each other — the asset is trending up with capital backing the move. The Risk Profile Score at 49/100 is adequate — the risk metrics are not a concern but are also not a standout strength.
Conclusion
Across the framework, iShares Core UK Gilts UCITS ETF presents a constructive picture. Trend, flow, and momentum indicators are broadly aligned to the upside. The most notable signal is extension — price deviation from the 50-day average is in the 92nd percentile of its own history, an extreme that has historically been difficult to sustain. These scores update daily as new data arrives. Flipside does not predict what happens next — it shows what is happening now, grounded in the data.