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- 10/16/2026 -
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support lineLane's Stochastic is oversold
Daily :Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range are overboughtLane's Stochastic is strongly overboughtPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a third positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU gained 3.26 points, or 1.82%, and closed at 182.41 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was 90% 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 130.99 and resistance is at 206.75. 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 (194.40) 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 Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold 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 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 182.73 on October 16, 2026. VPU gained -13.36 points, or -7.89%, in 17 days. Price is near the trend high.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range are overbought while Lane's Stochastic is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. 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 near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.

During the last week, the price 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) 84.99
Overbought
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 12.90
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 92.09
Strong Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 88.07
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.37
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 37.02
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 63.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 18.92
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 31.69
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.74
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 206.75
Quarterly Trendline Support 194.40
Upper Bollinger Band 186.41
Price 182.41
Daily Stochastic Crossing 182.08
50 Day Moving Average 181.92
Parabolic System 178.94
20 Day Moving Average 175.87
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 174.06
Lower Bollinger Band 170.63
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 169.37
Low Date 09/29/2026
High 182.73
High Date 10/16/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 201.09
High Date 07/24/2026
Low 169.37
Low Date 09/29/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 169.37
Low Date 09/29/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 224.73
Support 194.40
Low 118.81
Low Date 10/06/2023
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 206.75
Support 130.99
Low 46.64
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
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