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Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 5 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK). During the week, the VBK climbed 1.02 points, or 0.30%, and closed at 344.74 on Friday, October 9, 2026. Weekly volume was -12% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VBK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on June 16, 2022 at 186.95 and reached 367.04 on August 17, 2026. VBK gained -180.09 points, or -96.33%, in 217 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 230.14 and resistance is at 368.89. 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 VBK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 214.80 and reached 367.04 on August 17, 2026. VBK gained -152.24 points, or -70.88%, in 71 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (348.68) 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 VBK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 17, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VBK short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 16, 2026 at 331.98 and reached 350.78 on October 6, 2026. VBK gained -18.80 points, or -5.66%, in 20 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 338.47 and resistance is at 352.55. 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 VBK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since September 22, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands (3.86%) is close to one year low (4.00%). It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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.
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