Weekly Feature | Nasdaq Dorsey Wright

With no changes to any of the iShares models, we look at the iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ).

There are no changes to any of the iShares models this week. As we discussed two weeks ago, while US equities remain at the top of the DALI asset class rankings, international equities are a close second and have generally outperformed US stocks this year. Investors looking for opportunities in international equities may wish to consider the iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ).

EWQ currently has a favorable 4.36 fund score and a positive 0.94 score direction. On its default chart, the fund entered the action phase of a potential shakeout pattern late last month when it reversed into Xs after breaking a double bottom at $43. The pattern would be completed with a triple top break at $45.50 and give EWQ an initial bullish price objective of $50.50. Short-term investors can use $42.50, which would negate the shakeout pattern, as potential stop loss. Further support can be found at multiple levels between $41 and $42.50.

Year-to-date (through 12/11) EWQ has gained 24.25% on a price return basis. The fund also carries a 2.75% yield.

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