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MSB:NYSEMesabi Trust Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-18 - not real-time

$30.29

Latest Price

6/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Mesabi Trust (MSB) is trading at $30.29, comfortably below its 20‑day ($31.29), 50‑day ($31.90) and 200‑day ($32.38) simple moving averages, signaling a bearish bias. The RSI sits at 43, indicating modest downside momentum but not yet oversold, while the MACD histogram remains negative and the signal line is bearish, reinforcing the downtrend. Current price is perched near the identified support at $28.95 and well below the resistance at $33.31, suggesting limited upside unless a breakout occurs. Volume has been increasing, providing some liquidity cushion despite a modest market cap of $397 M.
Volatility over the past 30 days is elevated at roughly 42%, which amplifies short‑term risk, yet the ETF’s beta near 0.5 points to lower systematic exposure. A dividend yield of 3.17% offers income appeal, and the fund’s tracking error is essentially zero, eliminating tracking‑related concerns. Overall, the confluence of bearish technical signals, high volatility, and a solid dividend suggests a cautious stance, with potential for mean‑reversion over medium horizons.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Price below all major moving averages
  • Negative MACD and bearish trend
  • High short‑term volatility

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Potential mean‑reversion toward historical averages
  • Attractive 3.17% dividend yield
  • Low tracking error and modest beta

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Sustained bearish technical backdrop
  • Elevated volatility persisting
  • Sector concentration risk limiting upside

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Avg Daily Volume50,820
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI43.1
Support$28.95
Resistance$33.31
MA 20$31.29
MA 50$31.90
MA 200$32.38
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.21

Risk Assessment

Beta0.96
Volatility41.98%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.