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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought area
Daily :Price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageRelative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversoldThe period of high volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC dropped -9.84 points, or -4.25%, and closed at 221.54 on Friday, March 20, 2026. VDC was trading at average weekly trading volume.

Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 6, 2025 at 205.45 and reached 244.33 on February 27, 2026. VDC gained -38.88 points, or -18.92%, in 16 weeks. The price is now at the 58.62% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 244.33 and reached 221.06 on March 20, 2026. VDC lost 23.27 points, or 9.52%, in 3 weeks. Price is near the trend low.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 9, 2026. 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 March 17, 2026 at 233.35 and reached 221.06 on March 20, 2026. VDC lost 12.29 points, or 5.27%, in 3 days. Price is near the trend low.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 18, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 117.94% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high 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.

During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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) 11.34
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 88.20
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 15.49
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 12.87
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.48
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.75
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 52.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 70.78
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.57
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.55
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 244.11
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 236.61
20 Day Moving Average 234.18
50 Day Moving Average 231.43
Parabolic System 228.94
Daily Stochastic Crossing 222.49
Price 221.54
Lower Bollinger Band 218.70
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 233.35
High Date 03/17/2026
Low 221.06
Low Date 03/20/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 233.35
High Date 03/17/2026
Low 221.06
Low Date 03/20/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 221.06
Low Date 03/20/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 205.45
Low Date 11/06/2025
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 170.83
Low Date 10/10/2022
High 244.33
High Date 02/27/2026
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