Small-cap stocks are off to their best start since 1987, with the iShares Russell 2000 Index IWM 1.04% up already 8 percent in 2019, said CNBC "Trading Nation" host Mike Santoli. Does this mean investors should be adding exposure to the small-cap group? These two pros debate.
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for IWM turned positive on October 05, 2026. Looking at past instances where IWM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 39 of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 89%.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where IWM's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 23 of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 88%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 46 of 53 cases where IWM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 87%.
Following a +1.56% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where IWM advanced for three days, in 274 of 319 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 86%.
IWM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The 10-day moving average for IWM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 02, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where IWM declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 82%.
The Aroon Indicator for IWM entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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