TUR:NASDAQiShares MSCI Turkey ETF Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-06 - not real-time
$43.57
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) is trading at $43.57, comfortably above its 20‑day ($42.48), 50‑day ($40.37) and 200‑day ($36.65) simple moving averages, signaling a strong bullish bias. The RSI sits at 63.8, indicating momentum is still healthy but not yet overbought. Volume is trending lower, yet remains above the 10‑day average, suggesting enough liquidity for short‑term moves. The MACD shows a bearish crossover (line below signal) with a modest negative histogram, hinting at potential near‑term pressure near the resistance level of $43.60. Despite this, the ETF has delivered a robust 23.5% YTD return and is riding an "Extreme Greed" sentiment (Fear‑Greed Index 90.38). Recent material news cites a cease‑fire in Iran that could bolster Turkish equities, reinforcing TUR's outperformance versus the S&P 500. However, the fund’s exposure is tightly concentrated in Turkey, bringing heightened geopolitical and currency considerations. Overall, the technical setup is bullish, fundamentals are strong, but concentration risk tempers enthusiasm.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price approaching resistance at $43.60
- Bearish MACD crossover signaling near‑term pressure
- Decreasing volume trend reducing short‑term momentum
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Price firmly above all major SMAs indicating sustained uptrend
- Strong YTD performance (+23.5%) and positive market sentiment
- Geopolitical tailwinds from potential Iran cease‑fire supporting Turkish equities
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- High regional concentration risk limiting diversification benefits
- Moderate beta (0.71) and elevated 30‑day volatility (24.5%)
- Low tracking error and expense ratio providing cost‑efficient exposure
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.59%
AUM$253.9M
Inception Date2008-03-26
Avg Daily Volume280,800
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield1.95%
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI63.8
Support$40.71
Resistance$43.60
MA 20$42.48
MA 50$40.37
MA 200$36.65
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.38
Risk Assessment
Beta0.71
Volatility24.46%
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium
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