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Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV). During the week, the BSV climbed 0.09 points, or 0.11%, and closed at 78.61 on Friday, August 15, 2025. Weekly volume was -41% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See BSV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on January 13, 2025 at 76.93 and reached 78.78 on April 4, 2025. BSV gained -1.85 points, or -2.40%, in 11 weeks. The price is now at the 9.19% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See BSV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 15, 2025 at 78.10 and reached 78.74 on August 13, 2025. BSV gained -0.64 points, or -0.82%, in 4 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 78.59 and resistance is at 78.77. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See BSV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 25, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See BSV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 13, 2025 at 78.74 and reached 78.59 on August 15, 2025. BSV lost 0.15 points, or 0.19%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 13.33% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See BSV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 14, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (0.56%) is close to one year low (0.51%). It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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