IYM Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
IYM - iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF
$177.68
1.15 (0.65%)
▲
5d:
+0.37%
30d:
+11.76%
90d:
+25.65%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Feb 3, 2026 12:00 AM ET
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: IYM shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
📊 HOLD: IYM shows balanced signals. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly. Monitor for clearer direction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IYM is currently trading at $177.68, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $160.68 to $175.36.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IYM is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $179.61. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (5th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IYM is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $179.61. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (5th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$160.68 -
$175.36
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
5th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 5th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$160.68 -
$175.36
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$4.69
(2.6%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$168.54
Resistance Level
$179.61
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Feb 4, 2026
Last updated: February 04, 2026 11:07 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 12:07 PM
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 12:07 PM
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