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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 7 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gained 11.06 points, or 4.89%, and closed at 237.43 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was 28% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 244.33 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 27.27 points, or 11.16%, in 30 weeks. The price is now at the 74.70% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on July 28, 2026 at 239.73 and reached 217.06 on October 1, 2026. VDC lost 22.67 points, or 9.46%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (214.67) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VDC may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support 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 resistance line 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. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 28, 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 uptrend had started on October 1, 2026 at 217.06 and reached 239.92 on October 15, 2026. VDC gained -22.86 points, or -10.53%, in 14 days. The price is now at the 10.89% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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 advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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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