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- 8/15/2025 -
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Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageStochastic has raised above the signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE). During the week, the VDE climbed 0.79 points, or 0.66%, and closed at 120.07 on Friday, August 15, 2025. Weekly volume was -12% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VDE long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on April 12, 2024 at 137.92 and reached 103.10 on April 9, 2025. VDE lost 34.82 points, or 25.25%, in 51 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 95.52 and resistance is at 136.80. A Broadening Descending 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, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VDE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 103.10 and reached 126.53 on June 23, 2025. VDE gained -23.43 points, or -22.73%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (131.30) 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDE weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 6, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDE short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 118.17 and reached 121.39 on August 15, 2025. VDE gained -3.22 points, or -2.72%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 40.99% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDE daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 31, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.

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.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 34.30
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 71.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 36.30
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 33.13
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.34
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 56.02
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 40.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 53.22
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 55.07
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.01
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 136.80
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 134.49
Quarterly Trendline Support 131.30
Upper Bollinger Band 124.12
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 122.36
50 Day Moving Average 121.20
20 Day Moving Average 120.80
Price 120.07
Daily Stochastic Crossing 119.79
Parabolic System 118.05
Lower Bollinger Band 116.91
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 118.17
Low Date 08/11/2025
High 121.39
High Date 08/15/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 118.17
Low Date 08/11/2025
High 121.39
High Date 08/15/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 126.53
High Date 06/23/2025
Low 118.17
Low Date 07/01/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 134.49
Support 131.30
Low 103.10
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 126.53
High Date 06/23/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 136.80
Support 95.52
High 137.92
High Date 04/12/2024
Low 103.10
Low Date 04/09/2025
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