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Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Lane's Stochastic is oversold
Daily :Bearish Dark Cloud Cover CandlestickThe price touches the lower Bollinger Band
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB). During the week, the VB dropped -5.16 points, or -1.78%, and closed at 284.32 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -15% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 168.65 and reached 309.51 on August 14, 2026. VB gained -140.86 points, or -83.52%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 203.07 and resistance is at 315.19. 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 VB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 14, 2026 at 309.51 and reached 282.38 on October 14, 2026. VB lost 27.13 points, or 8.77%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 281.44 and resistance is at 288.33. 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 VB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Lane's Stochastic. 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 below its signal line since August 28, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VB short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on October 6, 2026 at 292.88 and reached 282.38 on October 14, 2026. VB lost 10.50 points, or 3.59%, in 8 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 281.29 and resistance is at 285.47. 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 2, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.

The price touches the lower Bollinger Band. 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See VB candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern. Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is a trend reversal indicator which signifies the end of an uptrend and the start of a downtrend. The reliability of the Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is considered a highly reliable pattern of market reversalUse the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 46.13
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 43.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 38.30
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 46.85
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.26
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 34.03
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 77.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 15.23
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 27.97
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.84
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 315.19
50 Day Moving Average 295.34
Upper Bollinger Band 293.44
Parabolic System 289.54
Monthly Trendline Resistance 288.33
20 Day Moving Average 288.14
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 286.07
Weekly Trendline Resistance 285.47
Daily Stochastic Crossing 285.05
Price 284.32
Lower Bollinger Band 284.14
Monthly Trendline Support 281.44
Weekly Trendline Support 281.29
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 282.38
Low Date 10/14/2026
High 287.99
High Date 10/15/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 285.47
Support 281.29
High 292.88
High Date 10/06/2026
Low 282.38
Low Date 10/14/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 288.33
Support 281.44
High 309.51
High Date 08/14/2026
Low 282.38
Low Date 10/14/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 190.30
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 309.51
High Date 08/14/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 315.19
Support 203.07
Low 168.65
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 309.51
High Date 08/14/2026
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