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Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR). During the week, the VBR gained 6.12 points, or 3.01%, and closed at 209.13 on Friday, August 22, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since May 16, 2025. Weekly volume was -21% below average.
Long-term trend: [See VBR long-term trend chart] A long-term uptrend had started on September 27, 2022 at 142.53 and reached 219.00 on November 25, 2024. VBR gained -76.47 points, or -53.65%, in 112 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 174.55 and resistance is at 235.34. 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 VBR medium-term trend chart] A medium-term downtrend had started on November 25, 2024 at 219.00 and reached 160.20 on April 9, 2025. VBR lost 58.80 points, or 26.85%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (108.27) 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 medium-term trend.
Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VBR weekly technical indicators chart] Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help. The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 23, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VBR short-term trend chart] A short-term uptrend had started on August 1, 2025 at 193.00 and reached 209.78 on August 22, 2025. VBR gained -16.78 points, or -8.69%, in 21 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 202.42 and resistance is at 217.95. 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 short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VBR daily technical indicators chart] Daily technical indicators are neutral. The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 12, 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. 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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