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Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK). During the week, the VBK dropped -7.24 points, or -1.98%, and closed at 358.65 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Weekly volume was -23% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VBK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 214.80 and reached 367.04 on August 17, 2026. VBK gained -152.24 points, or -70.88%, in 71 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 337.29 and resistance is at 378.78. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VBK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 29, 2026 at 333.24 and reached 367.04 on August 17, 2026. VBK gained -33.80 points, or -10.14%, in 2 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Weekly Lane's Stochastic has bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Lane's Stochastic bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 17, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VBK short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 17, 2026 at 367.04 and reached 355.41 on August 20, 2026. VBK lost 11.63 points, or 3.17%, in 3 days. The price is now at the 27.86% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VBK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 3, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
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.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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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