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Uptrend ExhaustionArchive
- 5/2/2025 -
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). During the week, the VUG gained 12.82 points, or 3.41%, and closed at 389.30 on Friday, May 2, 2025. Weekly volume was -9% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VUG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 203.64 and reached 429.10 on February 18, 2025. VUG gained -225.46 points, or -110.71%, in 122 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 343.75 and resistance is at 446.66. 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 VUG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 18, 2025 at 429.10 and reached 316.10 on April 7, 2025. VUG lost 113.00 points, or 26.33%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 64.78% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VUG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since January 10, 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 VUG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 21, 2025 at 337.88 and reached 390.97 on May 2, 2025. VUG gained -53.09 points, or -15.71%, in 11 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VUG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. 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 April 11, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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.
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