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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC dropped -3.69 points, or -1.66%, and closed at 218.48 on Friday, October 2, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since June 18, 2026. Weekly volume was 110% above 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 chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (228.77) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. VDC may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 19, 2026 at 236.22 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 19.16 points, or 8.11%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 7.41% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold 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 below its signal line since August 28, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. 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 September 22, 2026 at 225.66 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 8.60 points, or 3.81%, in 9 days. The price is now at the 16.51% retracement level.
 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. Daily Lane's Stochastic has bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic bullish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 26, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
225.66 |
| High Date |
09/22/2026 |
| Low |
217.06 |
| Low Date |
10/01/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
236.22 |
| High Date |
08/19/2026 |
| Low |
217.06 |
| Low Date |
10/01/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
239.73 |
| High Date |
07/28/2026 |
| Low |
217.06 |
| Low Date |
10/01/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Symmetric Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
237.63 |
| Support |
228.77 |
| Low |
205.45 |
| Low Date |
11/06/2025 |
| High |
244.33 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Low |
170.83 |
| Low Date |
10/10/2022 |
| High |
244.33 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
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