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Technical Summary

HYG

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETFetf
$78.53-0.24%
Strong Bearish -34.9Updated 2026-09-22
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Composite Signal

-34.9Strong Bearish

Range −100 (bearish) to +100 (bullish)

This is a mechanical summary of 11 technical indicators computed from past price data. It is not a prediction and not a buy, sell, or hold recommendation.

How the composite signal is calculated →

Technical context

Evidence from the current daily chart — not a price target or recommendation.

Upward evidence

  • Stochastic %K (14) · 11.7 — oversold
  • Williams %R (14) · -88 — oversold

Downward evidence

  • Moving Averages · price below MA200, MA20 < MA50
  • MACD (12/26/9) · below signal, hist −

Score change · 5 sessions

-23.0

Score change · 20 sessions

-38.0

Current band held

3 sessions

Nearest support

$75.08 · -4.39%

Nearest resistance

$79.45 · +1.17%

Relative strength

Return difference against the benchmark over the same daily sessions.

vs SPY

1M

-0.52%

3M

-3.85%

6M

-16.86%

Support & Resistance

Resistance59 touches$79.45
Resistance26 touches$80.77
Current$78.53
Support1 touches$75.08

Category Breakdown

TrendStrong Bearish -100
MomentumStrong Bullish 40
VolumeStrong Bearish -32
Price StructureNeutral 0

Statistics

Open
$78.61
Prev Close
$78.72
Day Range
$78.48 – $78.65
52W High
$81.36
52W Low
$78.36
Volume
34.9M
Avg Vol (20d)
35.9M

Daily Commentary

2026-08-04

HYG: Sentiment Shifts to Strong Bullish

HYG closed at $79.55 today, marking a 0.30% gain and triggering a shift in the composite technical signal to Strong Bullish with a score of +25.8/100. This is a significant reversal from the strong-bearish signal recorded yesterday. The shift is primarily driven by strength in volume and price structure, which both maintain strong bullish scores of +65.0 and +60.0, respectively. Price crossed a detected support or resistance level during the session as it remains within 2% of its 52-week low. The OBV divergence, where price moved down while OBV moved up, supports the current bullish lean in volume.

The asset is currently positioned near the nearest support level of $79.36, which has seen 54 touches, while facing resistance at $80.68 after 31 touches. Although the price structure appears favorable, the longer-term trend indicators remain mixed; the price is below the MA200, and the MA20 is trailing the MA50. Momentum indicators, including the RSI at 49.5 and Stochastic %K at 58.6, remain neutral, suggesting that recent price action has not yet established a strong trend in either direction. These readings do not account for external market events or credit spread fluctuations. The parabolic SAR sits below the price, providing a bullish lean alongside the MACD, which is currently above its signal line.

CategoryBandScore
TrendBullish+10.0
MomentumNeutral0.0
VolumeStrong Bullish+65.0
Price StructureStrong Bullish+60.0
IndicatorValue
Price$79.55
Nearest Support$79.36
Nearest Resistance$80.68
RSI (14)49.5
Relative Volume1.36×

The technical posture for HYG is currently defined by a conflict between strong recent volume and price structure against a more muted trend and momentum backdrop. While the composite signal has turned positive, the price remains tethered to a support level with significant historical interaction. The combination of neutral momentum readings and a price position below the MA200 indicates that the recent shift in the composite score lacks confirmation from broader trend filters.

Informational only — not investment advice.