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- 4/17/2026 -
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Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) 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 oversoldLane's Stochastic and MACD bullish divergence
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE). During the week, the VDE dropped -5.72 points, or -3.54%, and closed at 156.07 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was 63% above average.

Long-term trend: [See VDE long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 103.10 and reached 179.34 on March 30, 2026. VDE gained -76.24 points, or -73.95%, in 50 weeks. The price is now at the 30.52% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VDE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 30, 2026 at 179.34 and reached 151.90 on April 17, 2026. VDE lost 27.44 points, or 15.30%, in 2 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 155.08 and resistance is at 159.78. A Falling Wedge is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the downside. It represents the loss of a downside momentum on each successive low and has a bullish bias. The Falling wedge usually marks a reversal in a downtrend. In an uptrend a falling wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Falling Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling 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 June 6, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDE short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 16, 2026 at 161.56 and reached 151.90 on April 17, 2026. VDE lost 9.66 points, or 5.98%, in 1 days. The price is now at the 43.17% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDE 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. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD bullish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 31, 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.

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) 19.62
Oversold
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 89.00
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 16.04
Oversold Bullish
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 15.54
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.13 Bullish
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 68.66
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 43.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.29
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 63.24
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 9.04
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 175.29
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 170.74
Parabolic System 167.58
20 Day Moving Average 167.01
50 Day Moving Average 161.06
Monthly Trendline Resistance 159.78
Price 156.07
Monthly Trendline Support 155.08
Daily Stochastic Crossing 154.41
Lower Bollinger Band 151.77
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 161.56
High Date 04/16/2026
Low 151.90
Low Date 04/17/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 161.56
High Date 04/16/2026
Low 151.90
Low Date 04/17/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 159.78
Support 155.08
High 179.34
High Date 03/30/2026
Low 151.90
Low Date 04/17/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 119.84
Low Date 10/16/2025
High 179.34
High Date 03/30/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 103.10
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 179.34
High Date 03/30/2026
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