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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 5.61 points, or 1.94%, and closed at 295.51 on Friday, February 27, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since November 28, 2025. Weekly volume was -8% below 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 downtrend resistance line (186.10) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. 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 resistance line 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 298.61 on January 7, 2026. VHT gained -64.51 points, or -27.56%, in 39 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 234.37 and resistance is at 307.10. 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 Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge 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 February 6, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. 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 January 30, 2026 at 284.77 and reached 295.64 on February 27, 2026. VHT gained -10.87 points, or -3.82%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (288.51) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 resistance line in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VHT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since February 13, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. 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 has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. 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.
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