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Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Lane's Stochastic is overbought
Daily :The period of low volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR). During the week, the VBR gave back -0.98 points, or -0.45%, and closed at 214.42 on Friday, January 2, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since November 21, 2025. Weekly volume was -9% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VBR long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on September 27, 2022 at 142.53 and reached 219.00 on November 25, 2024. VBR gained -76.47 points, or -53.65%, in 112 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 165.34 and resistance is at 243.42. 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 VBR medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 160.20 and reached 218.90 on December 12, 2025. VBR gained -58.70 points, or -36.64%, in 35 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 205.21 and resistance is at 229.74. 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBR weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 5, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VBR short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on December 12, 2025 at 218.90 and reached 211.34 on January 2, 2026. VBR lost 7.56 points, or 3.45%, in 21 days. The price is now at the 40.74% retracement level.

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

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since December 22, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 3.06% on Friday. It is 58.48% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. 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) 36.05
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 77.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 30.39
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 29.75
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.63
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 56.10
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 31.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 84.19
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 68.58
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.56
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 243.42
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 229.74
Monthly Trendline Resistance 219.52
Parabolic System 216.78
Upper Bollinger Band 216.69
Monthly Trendline Support 216.15
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 215.44
Price 214.42
20 Day Moving Average 214.40
Daily Stochastic Crossing 212.56
Lower Bollinger Band 210.12
50 Day Moving Average 209.94
Quarterly Trendline Support 205.21
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 216.75
High Date 12/18/2025
Low 211.34
Low Date 01/02/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 218.90
High Date 12/12/2025
Low 211.34
Low Date 01/02/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 219.52
Support 216.15
Low 198.76
Low Date 11/20/2025
High 218.90
High Date 12/12/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 229.74
Support 205.21
Low 160.20
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 218.90
High Date 12/12/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 243.42
Support 165.34
Low 142.53
Low Date 09/27/2022
High 219.00
High Date 11/25/2024
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