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Downtrend ExhaustionArchive
- 10/30/2026 -
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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 gained 4.33 points, or 1.93%, and closed at 228.65 on Friday, October 30, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 7, 2026. VAW was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 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 price is near the trend support (233.72) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VAW medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 26, 2026 at 242.38 and reached 214.55 on October 1, 2026. VAW lost 27.83 points, or 11.48%, in 5 weeks. The price is now at the 50.66% retracement level.
 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. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. 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 229.41 on October 29, 2026. VAW gained -14.86 points, or -6.93%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 224.64 and resistance is at 232.69. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VAW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 5, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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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