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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved above oversold areaPrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 1.26 points, or 0.58%, and closed at 220.35 on Friday, September 5, 2025. Weekly volume was -23% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 172.80 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -53.93 points, or -31.21%, in 97 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 211.27 and resistance is at 226.74. An Ascending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat resistance line and rising support line. The higher lows indicate an increasing demand and give the ascending triangle definitive bullish bias. An Ascending Triangle usually represents an accumulation stage in bullish market. An Ascending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in an uptrend, but it may also mark a reversal in a downtrend. Use the following link to access a Ascending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Ascending Triangle 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 217.16 on August 28, 2025. VDC lost 9.57 points, or 4.22%, in 1 weeks. The price is now at the 33.33% retracement level.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 22, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 28, 2025 at 217.16 and reached 221.08 on September 5, 2025. VDC gained -3.92 points, or -1.81%, in 8 days. The price is now at the 18.62% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 22, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.

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.

During the last week, the price 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 46.28
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 73.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 33.27
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 35.29
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.03
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 43.38
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 57.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 54.52
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.70
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.14
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 226.74
Upper Bollinger Band 224.40
Parabolic System 222.90
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 222.13
20 Day Moving Average 221.15
Price 220.35
50 Day Moving Average 219.94
Daily Stochastic Crossing 218.59
Lower Bollinger Band 215.99
Quarterly Trendline Support 211.27
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 217.16
Low Date 08/28/2025
High 221.08
High Date 09/05/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 217.16
Low Date 08/28/2025
High 221.08
High Date 09/05/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Low 217.16
Low Date 08/28/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 226.74
Support 211.27
Low 172.80
Low Date 10/06/2023
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 170.83
Low Date 10/10/2022
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
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