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- 10/17/2025 -
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth consecutive positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX gained 9.02 points, or 2.21%, and closed at 416.81 on Friday, October 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -29% below average.
VRTX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on November 8, 2024 at 519.90 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.40 points, or 30.28%, in 39 weeks. The price is now at the 34.50% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 14, 2025 at 519.70 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.20 points, or 30.25%, in 21 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 319.22 and resistance is at 453.82. A Broadening Descending 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 1, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 24, 2025 at 374.17 and reached 422.73 on October 8, 2025. VRTX gained -48.56 points, or -12.98%, in 14 days. The price is now at the 12.19% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 above its signal line since September 25, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. 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.
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