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Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT). During the week, the VHT gained 2.67 points, or 1.09%, and closed at 246.96 on Friday, June 27, 2025. Weekly volume was 9% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VHT long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on September 3, 2024 at 289.14 and reached 234.10 on April 9, 2025. VHT lost 55.04 points, or 19.04%, in 31 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 222.42 and resistance is at 259.55. 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VHT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 234.10 and reached 256.64 on April 30, 2025. VHT gained -22.54 points, or -9.63%, in 3 weeks. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 234.16 and resistance is at 251.12. A Descending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat support line and falling resistance line. The lower highs indicate the decreasing demand and give the descending triangle definitive bearish bias. A Descending Triangle usually represents a distribution stage in bearish market. A Descending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in a down trend, but it may also mark a reversal in an uptrend. Use the following link to access a Descending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Descending Triangle pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VHT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 28, 2025. 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 VHT short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on June 23, 2025 at 242.21 and reached 249.16 on June 27, 2025. VHT gained -6.95 points, or -2.87%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 31.65% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VHT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since June 24, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (249.41) comes close to the price (246.96). 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.
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 20 Day Moving Average 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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