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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 7 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 1.81 points, or 0.76%, and closed at 239.24 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Weekly volume was -15% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 244.33 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 27.27 points, or 11.16%, in 30 weeks. The price is now at the 81.33% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on July 28, 2026 at 239.73 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 22.67 points, or 9.46%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (212.93) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VDC may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought 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 link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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 October 1, 2026 at 217.06 and reached 243.71 on October 23, 2026. VDC gained -26.65 points, or -12.28%, in 22 days. The price is now at the 16.77% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily 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 daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands (13.33%) is close to one year high (11.47%). It is 130.29% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a sell signal for the option traders. 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 20 Day Moving Average 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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