iShares Russell 2000 ETF Fear & Greed Index
As of , the Flicker Fear & Greed score for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is 25 out of 100 — Fear. IWM trades at $282.2, +0.47% over 24 hours.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF is showing fear sentiment. Investors are fearful, which historically has been a potential buying opportunity.
- Trend
- holding steady
- vs IWM's own history
- higher than 55%
- Model confidence
- 83%
- Chance of a reversal
- 43%
- Updated
- 1 hr. ago
Sentiment Zones
- Extreme Fear0–24
- Fear25–44
- Neutral45–54
- Greed55–74
- Extreme Greed75–100
The reading of 25 falls in the Fear band.
What's driving the score
The score is a weighted sum of five measures taken from price and volume. The longer the bar, the more that measure moved the number; the figure beside it is how many points of the score it contributed.
Volume
20% of the formulaTrading activity against its own recent average, scored 50 out of 100. Rising volume behind a move makes it more credible.
Volatility
15% of the formulaHow violently price is swinging, scored 57 out of 100. Calm markets score higher here than panicked ones.
Momentum
20% of the formulaThe strength and direction of the current move, scored 16 out of 100.
Market structure
15% of the formulaWhether highs and lows are building a trend or breaking down, scored 21 out of 100.
Overbought / oversold
30% of the formulaHow stretched price is against its own recent range, scored 0 out of 100. This carries the most weight of the five.
The five contributions add up to the score of 25.1. A reading is high because specific measures are high, not because the market is vaguely optimistic.
Never miss a sentiment flip
Get a push alert the moment iShares Russell 2000 ETF's Fear & Greed score changes zones — free, no card needed.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF flipped to Fear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's Fear & Greed Index today?
The score at the top of this page is IWM's live Fear & Greed reading, from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), updated through the day. Unlike a single market-wide index, it's calculated from iShares Russell 2000 ETF's own price and volume, so it reflects the mood around this asset specifically. Check the gauge above for the current number and zone.
What is the iShares Russell 2000 ETF Fear & Greed Index?
It's a 0-to-100 gauge of market sentiment for IWM, where low readings lean toward fear (the crowd is cautious, sometimes a sign of undervaluation) and high readings toward greed (optimism that can tip into overheating). It distils iShares Russell 2000 ETF's market conditions into a single, easy-to-read mood score.
Is this specific to iShares Russell 2000 ETF or the whole market?
It's specific to iShares Russell 2000 ETF. The score is computed from IWM's own candles, so two assets can sit in completely different zones at the same time. That's different from a single market-wide sentiment index — this reading reflects what's happening in iShares Russell 2000 ETF alone.
How is IWM's Fear & Greed score calculated?
It blends five factors from iShares Russell 2000 ETF's own market data into one weighted score: overbought and oversold momentum oscillators (the largest input), price momentum, trading volume and money flow, volatility, and market structure. Each is scored and combined, then mapped to a sentiment zone from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.
Does extreme fear mean I should buy IWM?
Not on its own. Extreme fear can flag a possible reversal — the 'be greedy when others are fearful' idea — and extreme greed can warn of froth, but sentiment is just one input and can stay stretched for a while. Confirm with technical analysis and your own research before acting.
How often does the iShares Russell 2000 ETF score update, and can I get alerts?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF's sentiment is recomputed roughly every 15 minutes as fresh price and volume data comes in, so it tracks recent conditions rather than every tick. Create a free Flicker account and set alerts to be notified when iShares Russell 2000 ETF flips between fear and greed zones.
Not Financial Advice: This index is one of many tools to gauge market sentiment. Always do your own research before making trading decisions.