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- 10/23/2026 -
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU climbed 1.60 points, or 0.88%, and closed at 184.01 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Weekly volume was -10% below 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 131.09 and resistance is at 206.92. 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 uptrend support line (194.88) 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 VPU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. 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 weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 24, 2026. 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 September 29, 2026 at 169.37 and reached 185.18 on October 22, 2026. VPU gained -15.81 points, or -9.33%, in 23 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Daily Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane.
 Candlestick pattern: [See VPU candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Harami Candlestick pattern. A Bearish Harami pattern occurs in an uptrend. It shows the bulls’ upward drive has weakened and now a trend reversal is possible. The reliability of the Bearish Harami pattern is low. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Harami Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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