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Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE). During the week, the VDE gained 2.22 points, or 1.28%, and closed at 175.93 on Friday, October 2, 2026. Weekly volume was -11% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VDE long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 1, 2026 at 148.87 and reached 186.23 on September 10, 2026. VDE gained -37.36 points, or -25.10%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (189.44) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. VDE may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on September 10, 2026 at 186.23 and reached 170.76 on September 29, 2026. VDE lost 15.47 points, or 8.31%, in 2 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 168.05 and resistance is at 185.03. A Broadening Descending 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 Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDE 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 August 14, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VDE short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 29, 2026 at 170.76 and reached 176.27 on October 2, 2026. VDE gained -5.51 points, or -3.23%, in 3 days. The price is now at the 6.17% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDE daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since September 9, 2026.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (176.45) comes close to the price (175.93). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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.
The price is close to 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.
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