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- 10/9/2026 -
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Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW). During the week, the VAW climbed 1.72 points, or 0.78%, and closed at 221.57 on Friday, October 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 21, 2026. Weekly volume was -33% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VAW long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 161.40 and reached 245.26 on February 25, 2026. VAW gained -83.86 points, or -51.96%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (237.03) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VAW medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 20, 2026 at 210.14 and reached 242.38 on August 26, 2026. VAW gained -32.24 points, or -15.34%, in 22 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (228.67) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VAW weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 4, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VAW short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 1, 2026 at 214.55 and reached 224.15 on October 6, 2026. VAW gained -9.60 points, or -4.47%, in 5 days. The price is now at the 26.88% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VAW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
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.
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