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- 6/26/2026 -
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Trend resistance at 204.18
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a third consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU gained 5.71 points, or 2.94%, and closed at 199.66 on Friday, June 26, 2026. Weekly volume was -12% 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 price is near the trend resistance line (204.18). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line 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 186.89 and resistance is at 217.22. 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. 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 199.66 on June 26, 2026. VPU gained -12.55 points, or -6.71%, in 25 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 195.82 and resistance is at 200.84. 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since June 10, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

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) 68.67
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 9.10
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 88.80
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 82.79
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.09
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.97
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 36.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 33.95
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 49.36
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.88
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 217.22
Monthly Trendline Resistance 205.37
Yearly Trendline Resistance 204.18
Upper Bollinger Band 200.87
Weekly Trendline Resistance 200.84
Price 199.66
Daily Stochastic Crossing 199.07
Weekly Trendline Support 195.82
50 Day Moving Average 195.15
Parabolic System 194.27
20 Day Moving Average 192.92
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 192.72
Lower Bollinger Band 188.31
Quarterly Trendline Support 186.89
Monthly Trendline Support 185.36
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 191.74
Low Date 06/17/2026
High 199.66
High Date 06/26/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 200.84
Support 195.82
Low 187.11
Low Date 06/01/2026
High 199.66
High Date 06/26/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 205.37
Support 185.36
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 187.11
Low Date 06/01/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 217.22
Support 186.89
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 Test Resistance
Resistance 204.18
Support 129.49
Low 46.64
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
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