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- 9/11/2026 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Trend support at 227.55
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range oversoldLane's Stochastic is strongly oversoldStochastic has raised above the signal lineBullish Ladder Bottom Candlestick
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC dropped -3.13 points, or -1.37%, and closed at 225.21 on Friday, September 11, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since June 18, 2026. Weekly volume was -9% 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 49.18% 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 (227.55) 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.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 28, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. 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 223.63 on September 9, 2026. VDC lost 12.59 points, or 5.33%, in 21 days. The price is now at the 12.55% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold while Lane's Stochastic is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range or strongly oversold daily Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See VDC candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Ladder Bottom Candlestick pattern. A Bullish Ladder Bottom pattern occurs in a downtrend, it may signal a trend reversal. The reliability of the Bullish Ladder Bottom pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Ladder Bottom Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 34.44
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 88.20
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 7.39
Strong Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 17.89
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.57
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 49.30
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 74.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 41.52
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 38.21
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.63
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 255.23
Upper Bollinger Band 235.25
20 Day Moving Average 230.12
Parabolic System 230.06
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 230.05
50 Day Moving Average 229.98
Monthly Trendline Support 227.55
Price 225.21
Daily Stochastic Crossing 224.41
Lower Bollinger Band 222.69
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 223.63
Low Date 09/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 239.73
High Date 07/28/2026
Low 223.63
Low Date 09/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 255.23
Support 227.55
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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