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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 2.06 points, or 0.89%, and closed at 233.28 on Friday, August 14, 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 28.42% 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 price is now at the 32.69% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
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 July 23, 2026 at 223.78 and reached 239.73 on July 28, 2026. VDC gained -15.95 points, or -7.13%, in 5 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (229.36) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 12, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
 Candlestick pattern: [See VDC candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Advance Block Candlestick pattern. This pattern occurs in an uptrend; it is not a top reversal pattern, but it might precede a meaningful price decline. The reliability of the Bearish Advance Block pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Advance Block Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
227.31 |
| Low Date |
08/04/2026 |
| High |
234.00 |
| High Date |
08/06/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Symmetric Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
229.09 |
| Support |
229.36 |
| Low |
223.78 |
| Low Date |
07/23/2026 |
| High |
239.73 |
| High Date |
07/28/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
220.00 |
| Low Date |
06/02/2026 |
| High |
239.73 |
| High Date |
07/28/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| 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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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
170.83 |
| Low Date |
10/10/2022 |
| High |
244.33 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
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