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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU dropped -7.30 points, or -4.32%, and closed at 161.70 on Friday, April 4, 2025. Weekly volume was 30% 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 180.04 on November 27, 2024. VPU gained -133.40 points, or -286.02%, in 820 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 123.59 and resistance is at 194.04. 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 January 13, 2025 at 159.60 and reached 174.00 on February 24, 2025. VPU gained -14.40 points, or -9.02%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (166.41) 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.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since November 1, 2024. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VPU short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 3, 2025 at 173.50 and reached 160.50 on April 4, 2025. VPU lost 13.00 points, or 7.49%, in 1 days. The price is now at the 9.23% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since April 3, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting stronger.
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.
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