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- 9/4/2026 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved below its signal lineTrend support at 227.12
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversoldPrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gave back -2.01 points, or -0.87%, and closed at 228.34 on Friday, September 4, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -31% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 6, 2025 at 205.45 and reached 244.33 on February 27, 2026. VDC gained -38.88 points, or -18.92%, in 16 weeks. The price is now at the 41.13% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on June 2, 2026 at 220.00 and reached 239.73 on July 28, 2026. VDC gained -19.73 points, or -8.97%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (227.12) 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 VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 19, 2026 at 236.22 and reached 228.25 on September 4, 2026. VDC lost 7.97 points, or 3.37%, in 16 days. Price is near the trend low.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 26, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting stronger.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is up and daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 46.33
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 87.40
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 12.21
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 23.69
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.22
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 56.14
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 48.91
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.15
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.69
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 253.29
Parabolic System 234.77
Upper Bollinger Band 234.54
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 231.36
20 Day Moving Average 231.34
50 Day Moving Average 230.17
Daily Stochastic Crossing 229.03
Price 228.34
Monthly Trendline Support 227.12
Lower Bollinger Band 227.09
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 236.22
High Date 08/19/2026
Low 228.25
Low Date 09/04/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 239.73
High Date 07/28/2026
Low 227.31
Low Date 08/04/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 253.29
Support 227.12
Low 220.00
Low Date 06/02/2026
High 239.73
High Date 07/28/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 205.45
Low Date 11/06/2025
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 170.83
Low Date 10/10/2022
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
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