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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :A Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the pricePrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 0.80 points, or 0.35%, and closed at 230.45 on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Weekly volume was 114% 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 (230.75) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. 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 219.94 and resistance is at 232.28. 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, 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 downtrend had started on June 16, 2026 at 233.81 and reached 224.50 on July 1, 2026. VDC lost 9.31 points, or 3.98%, in 15 days. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since July 1, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (231.67) comes close to the price (230.45). 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.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 49.48
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 55.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 46.85
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 47.00
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.05
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 59.75
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 71.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.55
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.57
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.15
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 233.50
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 232.31
Monthly Trendline Resistance 232.28
Parabolic System 231.67
Quarterly Trendline Support 230.75
Price 230.45
50 Day Moving Average 228.60
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 228.05
20 Day Moving Average 228.05
Daily Stochastic Crossing 227.31
Lower Bollinger Band 222.49
Monthly Trendline Support 219.94
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
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 DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
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 232.28
Support 219.94
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 232.31
Support 230.75
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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