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Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK). During the week, the VBK gained 5.44 points, or 1.85%, and closed at 300.14 on Friday, October 17, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -40% 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 308.29 on October 15, 2025. VBK gained -121.34 points, or -64.91%, in 173 weeks. The price is now at the 6.72% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VBK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 214.80 and reached 308.29 on October 15, 2025. VBK gained -93.49 points, or -43.52%, in 27 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (299.73) 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 23, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. 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 October 10, 2025 at 294.36 and reached 308.29 on October 15, 2025. VBK gained -13.93 points, or -4.73%, in 5 days. The price is now at the 58.51% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VBK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since September 23, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
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.
The price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 4.08% on Friday. It is 54.25% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. 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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