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- 1/16/2026 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gained 7.68 points, or 3.56%, and closed at 223.36 on Friday, January 16, 2026. Weekly volume was 69% above average.
 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 177.32 and resistance is at 231.19. 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 uptrend had started on November 6, 2025 at 205.45 and reached 223.94 on January 15, 2026. VDC gained -18.49 points, or -9.00%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (224.52). 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 Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
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 uptrend had started on January 8, 2026 at 208.66 and reached 223.94 on January 15, 2026. VDC gained -15.28 points, or -7.32%, in 7 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 8, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
208.66 |
| Low Date |
01/08/2026 |
| High |
223.94 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
208.66 |
| Low Date |
01/08/2026 |
| High |
223.94 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Test Resistance |
| Resistance |
224.52 |
| Support |
209.21 |
| Low |
205.45 |
| Low Date |
11/06/2025 |
| High |
223.94 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
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| Support |
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| High |
226.73 |
| High Date |
08/20/2025 |
| Low |
205.45 |
| Low Date |
11/06/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
231.19 |
| Support |
177.32 |
| Low |
170.83 |
| Low Date |
10/10/2022 |
| High |
226.73 |
| High Date |
08/20/2025 |
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