iShares Russell 2000 ETF · IWM
etfLast updated: February 26, 2026
Money flow into iShares Russell 2000 ETF is moderately positive. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 72/100, with Chaikin Money Flow at 0.12 over the past 20 trading days. The broader trend remains positive, with the Trend & Momentum Score at 73/100, though not at its strongest. The Risk Profile Score sits at 68/100, reflecting a reasonable return-to-risk balance.
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Where is money flowing?
VWAP: Above 50d ($259.62) and 200d ($237.99)
Money flow into iShares Russell 2000 ETF is positive. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 72/100, indicating steady accumulation — capital is coming in, though not at extreme levels. Chaikin Money Flow at 0.12 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 | 263.31 | Above | +1.0% |
| 21-day | 263.04 | Above | +1.1% |
| 50-day | 259.36 | Above | +2.6% |
| 100-day | 251.73 | Above | +5.7% |
| 200-day | 236.62 | Above | +12.4% |
The trend in iShares Russell 2000 ETF is positive. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 73/100, with price above the key 50-day and 200-day moving averages — the intermediate and long-term trend structure is intact.
Is momentum building or fading?
Momentum is positive across all timeframes — 10-day (0.4%), 21-day (0.5%), and 63-day (11.2%) rate of change are all in positive territory — though the alignment suggests the pace of gains is stabilising rather than accelerating. RSI at 56 reflects healthy bullish momentum without reaching overbought levels — there is room for further upside before the indicator signals caution. One note of caution: the MACD histogram has turned negative despite positive rate-of-change readings — this can be an early signal that momentum is beginning to roll over.
How extended is this move?
Price is 2.6% above the 50-day moving average — a mild extension within the normal range (42nd percentile of its historical range). There is no significant stretch to flag. Bollinger Band %B at 0.77 shows price in the upper half of its recent volatility range. Bollinger Bandwidth has compressed to 0.041 — 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?
$267.72 – $272.84
$242.34 – $247.10
Notable support sits at $242 — $247, 8% below, with 2 signals converging — volume POC at $244 and intermediate swing at $246. The nearest resistance reference is $268 — $273, 2% above — major swing at $272 and intermediate swing at $269. The volume profile shows the highest activity around $244 (Point of Control), with the 70% value area spanning $211 to $267. Price is within 2% of the 52-week high at $272.
How does this compare?
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What risk am I taking?
The risk-return profile of iShares Russell 2000 ETF is good. The Risk Profile Score reads 68/100 — the return adequately compensates for the risk involved, with no major red flags in the drawdown or volatility metrics. The 1-year Sortino Ratio of 1.4 is acceptable — returns have been reasonable relative to the downside experienced. The largest drawdown over the past year was -18.8%.
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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
Good risk/reward. Standard positioning appropriate.
The combined signal is strong. Both trend (73/100) and flow (72/100) are in positive territory and confirming each other — the asset is trending up with capital backing the move. The Risk Profile Score at 68/100 is adequate — the risk metrics are not a concern but are also not a standout strength.
Conclusion
Across the framework, iShares Russell 2000 ETF presents a constructive picture. Trend, flow, and momentum indicators are broadly aligned to the upside. No single indicator is at an extreme — the readings are within normal ranges across the framework, which itself is informative. 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.