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Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Trend support at 347.01
Daily :The price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a second positive week after 5 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK). During the week, the VBK climbed 2.36 points, or 0.69%, and closed at 343.72 on Friday, October 2, 2026. Weekly volume was -14% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VBK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on June 16, 2022 at 186.95 and reached 367.04 on August 17, 2026. VBK gained -180.09 points, or -96.33%, in 217 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 229.94 and resistance is at 368.25. 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 VBK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-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 price is near the trend support (347.01) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 17, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VBK short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 16, 2026 at 331.98 and reached 346.19 on October 2, 2026. VBK gained -14.21 points, or -4.28%, in 16 days. The price is now at the 17.38% retracement level.

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

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since September 22, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.

During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 59.53
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 33.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 43.62
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 56.65
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -3.04
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.90
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 58.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 27.99
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 38.51
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.35
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 388.38
Yearly Trendline Resistance 368.25
Upper Bollinger Band 349.36
50 Day Moving Average 348.16
Quarterly Trendline Support 347.01
Price 343.72
20 Day Moving Average 340.64
Daily Stochastic Crossing 340.39
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 340.32
Monthly Trendline Support 338.08
Monthly Trendline Resistance 337.78
Parabolic System 337.18
Lower Bollinger Band 335.21
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 336.05
Low Date 09/28/2026
High 346.19
High Date 10/02/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 331.98
Low Date 09/16/2026
High 346.19
High Date 10/02/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 337.78
Support 338.08
High 367.04
High Date 08/17/2026
Low 331.98
Low Date 09/16/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Support
Resistance 388.38
Support 347.01
Low 214.80
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 367.04
High Date 08/17/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 368.25
Support 229.94
Low 186.95
Low Date 06/16/2022
High 367.04
High Date 08/17/2026
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