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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineA Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the price
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU gave back -0.30 points, or -0.16%, and closed at 192.36 on Friday, June 5, 2026. Weekly volume was 22% 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 129.22 and resistance is at 203.72. 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 trend support level is at 188.66 and resistance is at 219.85. 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. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. 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 9, 2026 at 205.85 and reached 187.11 on June 1, 2026. VPU lost 18.74 points, or 9.10%, in 53 days. The price is now at the 28.01% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (194.13) comes close to the price (192.36). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 54.61
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 63.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 28.48
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 39.88
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.59
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 36.79
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 68.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 28.60
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 35.43
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.76
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 219.85
Monthly Trendline Resistance 205.49
Yearly Trendline Resistance 203.72
Monthly Trendline Support 202.76
Upper Bollinger Band 198.43
50 Day Moving Average 196.78
Parabolic System 194.13
20 Day Moving Average 192.99
Price 192.36
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 191.17
Daily Stochastic Crossing 190.51
Quarterly Trendline Support 188.66
Lower Bollinger Band 188.35
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 205.85
High Date 04/09/2026
Low 187.11
Low Date 06/01/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 187.11
Low Date 06/01/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 205.49
Support 202.76
Low 181.60
Low Date 01/07/2026
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 219.85
Support 188.66
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 203.72
Support 129.22
Low 46.64
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
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