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Vanguard REIT Index ETF (VNQ) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SARWilliams' Percentage Range is oversold20 Day Moving Average has crossed above the 50 Day Moving AverageBroken trend support lineThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard REIT Index ETF (VNQ). During the week, the VNQ dropped -3.21 points, or -3.55%, and closed at 87.09 on Friday, May 23, 2025. Weekly volume was -31% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VNQ long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 30, 2023 at 70.61 and reached 99.58 on September 18, 2024. VNQ gained -28.97 points, or -41.03%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (96.27) 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. VNQ 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VNQ medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on September 18, 2024 at 99.58 and reached 76.92 on April 9, 2025. VNQ lost 22.66 points, or 22.76%, in 29 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 72.60 and resistance is at 92.55. 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since November 1, 2024. 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 VNQ short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 76.92 and reached 90.43 on May 19, 2025. VNQ gained -13.51 points, or -17.56%, in 40 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (90.28) 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. VNQ 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VNQ 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. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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 price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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) 38.28
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 88.20
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.88
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 30.98
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.29
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.10
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 45.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 68.24
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 56.09
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.81
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Support 96.27
Monthly Trendline Resistance 92.55
Weekly Trendline Resistance 90.48
Upper Bollinger Band 90.30
Weekly Trendline Support 90.28
Parabolic System 90.19
20 Day Moving Average 88.70
50 Day Moving Average 88.08
Daily Stochastic Crossing 87.56
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 87.25
Price 87.09
Lower Bollinger Band 86.32
Monthly Trendline Support 72.60
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 90.43
High Date 05/19/2025
Low 86.36
Low Date 05/22/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 90.48
Support 90.28
Low 76.92
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 90.43
High Date 05/19/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 92.55
Support 72.60
High 99.58
High Date 09/18/2024
Low 76.92
Low Date 04/09/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 108.07
Support 96.27
Low 70.61
Low Date 10/30/2023
High 99.58
High Date 09/18/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 116.71
High Date 12/31/2021
Low 70.61
Low Date 10/30/2023
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