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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 1.01 points, or 0.44%, and closed at 231.25 on Friday, May 15, 2026. Weekly volume was -17% 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 33.64% retracement level.
Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 25, 2026 at 220.13 and reached 234.31 on May 1, 2026. VDC gained -14.18 points, or -6.44%, in 5 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance 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. 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 May 11, 2026 at 226.40 and reached 233.26 on May 15, 2026. VDC gained -6.86 points, or -3.03%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 29.30% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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 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 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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