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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SARPrice is near the Fibonacci 61.8% retracement level
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It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR). During the week, the VCR climbed 0.60 points, or 0.15%, and closed at 406.77 on Friday, January 23, 2026. Weekly volume was -8% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VCR long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 285.10 and reached 414.28 on January 12, 2026. VCR gained -129.18 points, or -45.31%, in 40 weeks. The price is now at the 5.81% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VCR medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 20, 2025 at 362.71 and reached 414.28 on January 12, 2026. VCR gained -51.57 points, or -14.22%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 402.88 and resistance is at 418.34. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VCR 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. 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 January 2, 2026. 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 VCR short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on January 12, 2026 at 414.28 and reached 394.74 on January 20, 2026. VCR lost 19.54 points, or 4.72%, in 8 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 61.8% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VCR daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 63.22
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 33.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 44.36
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.91
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.92
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 59.90
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 16.30
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 85.57
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 73.72
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.46
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 418.34
Upper Bollinger Band 414.90
Parabolic System 413.52
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 408.48
Price 406.77
20 Day Moving Average 403.25
Monthly Trendline Support 402.88
Daily Stochastic Crossing 402.37
50 Day Moving Average 395.07
Lower Bollinger Band 391.35
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 394.74
Low Date 01/20/2026
High 408.22
High Date 01/22/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 414.28
High Date 01/12/2026
Low 394.74
Low Date 01/20/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 418.34
Support 402.88
Low 362.71
Low Date 11/20/2025
High 414.28
High Date 01/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 285.10
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 414.28
High Date 01/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 213.73
Low Date 12/28/2022
High 414.28
High Date 01/12/2026
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