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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU climbed 1.71 points, or 0.92%, and closed at 187.22 on Friday, January 2, 2026. Weekly volume was 10% 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 203.15 on October 16, 2025. VPU gained -156.51 points, or -335.57%, in 866 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 127.19 and resistance is at 200.22. 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 downtrend had started on October 16, 2025 at 203.15 and reached 182.55 on December 22, 2025. VPU lost 20.60 points, or 10.14%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (180.82) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish 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 resistance line 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. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). 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 November 21, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is strong. 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 December 22, 2025 at 182.55 and reached 188.07 on January 2, 2026. VPU gained -5.52 points, or -3.02%, in 11 days. The price is now at the 15.40% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since December 24, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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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