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Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK). During the week, the VBK climbed 0.33 points, or 0.14%, and closed at 236.53 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -7% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VBK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on June 16, 2022 at 186.95 and reached 304.59 on December 4, 2024. VBK gained -117.64 points, or -62.93%, in 128 weeks. The price is now at the 57.85% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VBK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on December 4, 2024 at 304.59 and reached 214.80 on April 7, 2025. VBK lost 89.79 points, or 29.48%, in 17 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 below its signal line since January 3, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VBK short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 214.80 and reached 244.50 on April 9, 2025. VBK gained -29.70 points, or -13.83%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 26.84% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VBK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 156.65% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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 VBK candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern. This is a rare continuation formation that appears in a strongly downward moving market. The reliability of the Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Downside Tasuki Gap Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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