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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gave back -1.16 points, or -0.52%, and closed at 221.50 on Friday, August 15, 2025. Weekly volume was 13% above average.
Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart] A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 172.80 and reached 226.60 on March 3, 2025. VDC gained -53.80 points, or -31.13%, in 73 weeks. The price is now at the 9.48% retracement level.
Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart] A medium-term uptrend had started on July 16, 2025 at 215.51 and reached 223.92 on August 13, 2025. VDC gained -8.41 points, or -3.90%, in 4 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 216.04 and resistance is at 224.27. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart] Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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. The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since June 20, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. 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 31, 2025 at 215.78 and reached 223.92 on August 13, 2025. VDC gained -8.14 points, or -3.77%, in 13 days. The price is now at the 29.73% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart] Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help. The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 5, 2025. 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. A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (219.59) comes close to the price (221.50). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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 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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