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- 8/8/2025 -
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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR). During the week, the VCR gained 11.54 points, or 3.21%, and closed at 371.15 on Friday, August 8, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since June 27, 2025. Weekly volume was -38% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VCR long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on December 17, 2024 at 402.30 and reached 285.10 on April 7, 2025. VCR lost 117.20 points, or 29.13%, in 15 weeks. The price is now at the 73.42% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VCR medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 285.10 and reached 378.56 on July 23, 2025. VCR gained -93.46 points, or -32.78%, in 15 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (393.27) 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 VCR weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought weekly 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 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 VCR short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 23, 2025 at 378.56 and reached 357.76 on August 1, 2025. VCR lost 20.80 points, or 5.49%, in 9 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 346.35 and resistance is at 378.24. A Broadening Descending 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 Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VCR daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 29, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
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.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 5.07% on Friday. It is 50.01% 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.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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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