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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU climbed 1.06 points, or 0.55%, and closed at 193.95 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Weekly volume was 25% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VPU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 46.64 and reached 206.10 on February 27, 2026. VPU gained -159.46 points, or -341.90%, in 885 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 129.39 and resistance is at 204.01. 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 VPU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 118.81 and reached 206.10 on February 27, 2026. VPU gained -87.29 points, or -73.47%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 186.41 and resistance is at 216.74. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VPU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 24, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VPU short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on June 1, 2026 at 187.11 and reached 197.00 on June 16, 2026. VPU gained -9.89 points, or -5.29%, in 15 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since June 10, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
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.
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