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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is oversoldStochastic has raised above the signal line
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU gave back -1.78 points, or -0.95%, and closed at 186.01 on Friday, December 12, 2025. Weekly volume was 23% 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 126.94 and resistance is at 199.79. 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 184.22 on December 10, 2025. VPU lost 18.93 points, or 9.32%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (183.43) 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 technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since November 21, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. 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 November 10, 2025 at 195.67 and reached 184.22 on December 10, 2025. VPU lost 11.45 points, or 5.85%, in 30 days. The price is now at the 15.63% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, daily 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since December 1, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 37.84
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 73.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 12.58
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 25.67
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.37
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 55.54
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 63.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 34.55
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 40.95
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 4.93
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 199.79
Upper Bollinger Band 196.23
50 Day Moving Average 193.59
Parabolic System 190.82
20 Day Moving Average 190.48
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 188.84
Price 186.01
Weekly Trendline Resistance 185.47
Daily Stochastic Crossing 185.24
Weekly Trendline Support 183.43
Lower Bollinger Band 183.42
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 195.67
High Date 11/10/2025
Low 184.22
Low Date 12/10/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 185.47
Support 183.43
High 203.15
High Date 10/16/2025
Low 184.22
Low Date 12/10/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 154.00
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 203.15
High Date 10/16/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 118.81
Low Date 10/06/2023
High 203.15
High Date 10/16/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 199.79
Support 126.94
Low 46.64
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 203.15
High Date 10/16/2025
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