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Downtrend ExhaustionArchive - 10/2/2026 - Sign In to see current Signals. |
Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW). During the week, the VAW dropped -3.77 points, or -1.69%, and closed at 219.85 on Friday, October 2, 2026. Weekly volume was 50% above 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 (236.02) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. VAW may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. 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 (228.01) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. VAW may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. 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 Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold 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 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 221.67 on October 2, 2026. VAW gained -7.12 points, or -3.32%, in 1 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VAW daily technical indicators chart] Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Lane's Stochastic. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help. The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 31, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
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