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Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support lineWeekly  MACD line has moved below its signal line
Daily :The price is below the lower Bollinger BandRelative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are oversold
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT). During the week, the VHT dropped -18.00 points, or -6.85%, and closed at 244.90 on Friday, April 4, 2025. Weekly volume was 43% above average.

Long-term trend: [See VHT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on June 16, 2022 at 217.23 and reached 289.14 on September 3, 2024. VHT gained -71.91 points, or -33.10%, in 115 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 227.59 and resistance is at 299.41. 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 VHT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on January 31, 2025 at 274.20 and reached 244.90 on April 4, 2025. VHT lost 29.30 points, or 10.69%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend support line (256.57) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 VHT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VHT short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 24, 2025 at 269.90 and reached 244.90 on April 4, 2025. VHT lost 25.00 points, or 9.26%, in 11 days. Price is near the trend low.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VHT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic. 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 Relative Strength Index help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 10, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 19.68
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 62.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 18.72
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 25.42
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.52
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 39.68
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 69.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 48.77
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.33
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.94
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 273.27
Monthly Trendline Resistance 269.58
50 Day Moving Average 267.55
20 Day Moving Average 263.77
Parabolic System 262.20
Monthly Trendline Support 256.57
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 256.18
Lower Bollinger Band 252.79
Daily Stochastic Crossing 247.39
Price 244.90
Yearly Trendline Support 227.59
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 269.90
High Date 03/24/2025
Low 244.90
Low Date 04/04/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 273.70
High Date 03/03/2025
Low 244.90
Low Date 04/04/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 269.58
Support 256.57
High 274.20
High Date 01/31/2025
Low 244.90
Low Date 04/04/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 289.14
High Date 09/03/2024
Low 244.90
Low Date 04/04/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 299.41
Support 227.59
Low 217.23
Low Date 06/16/2022
High 289.14
High Date 09/03/2024
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