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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gained 4.78 points, or 2.27%, and closed at 215.68 on Friday, January 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 8, 2025. Weekly volume was 19% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 10, 2022 at 170.83 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -55.90 points, or -32.72%, in 149 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 177.28 and resistance is at 230.98. 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 VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on December 15, 2025 at 217.54 and reached 208.66 on January 8, 2026. VDC lost 8.88 points, or 4.08%, in 3 weeks. The price is now at the 79.05% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since December 26, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 8, 2026 at 208.66 and reached 215.82 on January 9, 2026. VDC gained -7.16 points, or -3.43%, in 1 days. Price is near the trend high.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
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 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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