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Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB). During the week, the VB climbed 2.83 points, or 0.99%, and closed at 290.05 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Weekly volume was -17% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 168.65 and reached 309.51 on August 14, 2026. VB gained -140.86 points, or -83.52%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 203.43 and resistance is at 316.31. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 14, 2026 at 309.51 and reached 282.38 on October 14, 2026. VB lost 27.13 points, or 8.77%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (281.78) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VB may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly 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.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 28, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 14, 2026 at 282.38 and reached 294.91 on October 29, 2026. VB gained -12.53 points, or -4.44%, in 15 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 286.96 and resistance is at 295.46. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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. While 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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