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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 5.11 points, or 1.64%, and closed at 315.85 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Weekly volume was -18% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VHT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 234.10 and reached 330.75 on August 19, 2026. VHT gained -96.65 points, or -41.29%, in 71 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 280.78 and resistance is at 341.06. 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VHT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 27, 2026 at 264.97 and reached 330.75 on August 19, 2026. VHT gained -65.78 points, or -24.83%, in 20 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 267.53 and resistance is at 343.04. 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. 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 12, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. 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 September 11, 2026 at 310.30 and reached 317.58 on September 17, 2026. VHT gained -7.28 points, or -2.35%, in 6 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VHT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. 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.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 27, 2026.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (318.74) comes close to the price (315.85). 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 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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