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- 12/19/2025 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved above its signal lineTrend resistance at 211.84
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved below its signal lineThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SARThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger BandsPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC dropped -3.34 points, or -1.54%, and closed at 212.94 on Friday, December 19, 2025. It was the worst weekly loss since October 31, 2025. VDC was trading at average weekly trading volume.

Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 10, 2022 at 170.83 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -55.90 points, or -32.72%, in 149 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 177.18 and resistance is at 230.41. 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 VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 20, 2025 at 226.73 and reached 205.45 on November 6, 2025. VDC lost 21.28 points, or 9.39%, in 11 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (211.84). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.

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

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on December 15, 2025 at 217.54 and reached 212.88 on December 19, 2025. VDC lost 4.66 points, or 2.14%, in 4 days. Price is near the trend low.

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

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.

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 price has declined below 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.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 38.88
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 43.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 56.28
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 50.51
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.73
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 41.14
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 60.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 56.77
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.90
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.40
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 230.41
Monthly Trendline Resistance 221.45
Parabolic System 217.56
Upper Bollinger Band 217.40
Daily Stochastic Crossing 214.79
20 Day Moving Average 214.14
Monthly Trendline Support 213.87
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 213.64
Price 212.94
50 Day Moving Average 212.82
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 211.84
Lower Bollinger Band 210.22
Quarterly Trendline Support 198.58
Yearly Trendline Support 177.18
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 217.54
High Date 12/15/2025
Low 212.88
Low Date 12/19/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 211.74
Low Date 12/09/2025
High 217.54
High Date 12/15/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 221.45
Support 213.87
Low 205.45
Low Date 11/06/2025
High 217.54
High Date 12/15/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 211.84
Support 198.58
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Low 205.45
Low Date 11/06/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 230.41
Support 177.18
Low 170.83
Low Date 10/10/2022
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
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