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- 4/17/2026 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 0.35 points, or 0.15%, and closed at 226.87 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was -13% 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 44.91% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 244.33 and reached 220.13 on March 25, 2026. VDC lost 24.20 points, or 9.90%, in 3 weeks. The price is now at the 27.85% 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 March 27, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting stronger. 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 March 25, 2026 at 220.13 and reached 230.16 on April 9, 2026. VDC gained -10.03 points, or -4.56%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 32.80% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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.
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