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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT). During the week, the VGT dropped -5.96 points, or -1.14%, and closed at 518.38 on Friday, April 5, 2024. It was the worst weekly loss since February 16, 2024. Weekly volume was -31% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VGT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 291.61 and reached 536.63 on March 8, 2024. VGT gained -245.02 points, or -84.02%, in 73 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 442.71 and resistance is at 591.28. 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VGT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 26, 2023 at 397.76 and reached 536.63 on March 8, 2024. VGT gained -138.87 points, or -34.91%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (541.49) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. VGT may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance 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 support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VGT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 weekly MACD line is above its signal line since November 17, 2023. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VGT short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 21, 2024 at 533.96 and reached 511.90 on April 4, 2024. VGT lost 22.06 points, or 4.13%, in 14 days. The price is now at the 29.37% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VGT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 12, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (3.5%) is close to one year low (3.37%). It is 56.98% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support 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.
 Candlestick pattern: [See VGT candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Harami Candlestick pattern. A Bullish Harami indicates that the bearish trend may be reversing, it signals that it's a good time to enter into a long position. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Harami Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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