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Downtrend ExhaustionArchive
- 8/21/2026 -
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV). During the week, the BSV gave back -0.06 points, or -0.08%, and closed at 77.57 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Weekly volume was -28% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See BSV long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 79.32 and reached 77.35 on July 23, 2026. BSV lost 1.97 points, or 2.48%, in 20 weeks. The price is now at the 11.17% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See BSV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 23, 2026 at 77.35 and reached 78.00 on August 4, 2026. BSV gained -0.65 points, or -0.84%, in 1 weeks. The price is now at the 66.15% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See BSV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Lane's Stochastic. 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 Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 27, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See BSV short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 6, 2026 at 77.43 and reached 78.00 on August 20, 2026. BSV gained -0.57 points, or -0.74%, in 14 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (77.59) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a short-term trend.
 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 11, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (77.54) comes close to the price (77.57). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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 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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