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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal linePrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageBearish Downside Tasuki Gap CandlestickWilliams' Percentage Range is oversoldThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gave back -2.31 points, or -1.00%, and closed at 228.14 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Weekly volume was 19% 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 (231.53) 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 February 27, 2026 at 244.33 and reached 220.00 on June 2, 2026. VDC lost 24.33 points, or 9.96%, in 13 weeks. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 219.93 and resistance is at 231.58. A Descending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat support line and falling resistance line. The lower highs indicate the decreasing demand and give the descending triangle definitive bearish bias. A Descending Triangle usually represents a distribution stage in bearish market. A Descending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in a down trend, but it may also mark a reversal in an uptrend. Use the following link to access a Descending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Descending Triangle pattern 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 March 27, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. 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 May 19, 2026 at 236.50 and reached 220.00 on June 2, 2026. VDC lost 16.50 points, or 6.98%, in 14 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 225.84 and resistance is at 231.54. A Symmetric Triangle pattern represents the area of indecision, where the movement direction is questioned. Chart pattern analysis usually considers a symmetric triangle chart pattern as a continuation formation which resolves in the direction of larger trend, but it also may mark the trend reversal. Use the following link to access a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Symmetric Triangle pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold 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, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward 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.

The price is close to 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.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See VDC candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern. This is a rare continuation formation that appears in a strongly downward moving market. The reliability of the Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.26
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 84.40
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 45.13
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 38.01
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.02
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 54.19
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 75.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 48.92
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.79
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.01
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 232.41
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 231.61
Monthly Trendline Resistance 231.58
Weekly Trendline Resistance 231.54
Quarterly Trendline Support 231.53
50 Day Moving Average 228.61
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 228.50
20 Day Moving Average 228.50
Daily Stochastic Crossing 228.16
Price 228.14
Weekly Trendline Support 225.84
Parabolic System 224.80
Lower Bollinger Band 223.65
Monthly Trendline Support 219.93
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 233.81
High Date 06/16/2026
Low 224.50
Low Date 07/01/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 231.54
Support 225.84
High 236.50
High Date 05/19/2026
Low 220.00
Low Date 06/02/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 231.58
Support 219.93
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 220.00
Low Date 06/02/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 231.61
Support 231.53
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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