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- 8/22/2025 -
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtWeekly  MACD line has moved above its signal linePrice is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought areaA Parabolic SAR indicator is above and near the price
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It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC climbed 1.19 points, or 0.54%, and closed at 222.69 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -36% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 172.80 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -53.93 points, or -31.21%, in 97 weeks. The price is now at the 7.49% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 16, 2025 at 215.51 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -11.22 points, or -5.21%, in 5 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC 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. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 31, 2025 at 215.78 and reached 226.73 on August 20, 2025. VDC gained -10.95 points, or -5.07%, in 20 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 5, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (221.97) comes close to the price (222.69). 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 64.70
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 30.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.45
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 64.32
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.84
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 50.39
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 13.90
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 55.95
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 64.35
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.19
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 226.77
Daily Stochastic Crossing 224.14
Price 222.69
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 222.09
Parabolic System 221.97
20 Day Moving Average 220.89
50 Day Moving Average 219.99
Lower Bollinger Band 216.34
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Low 215.78
Low Date 07/31/2025
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 215.51
Low Date 07/16/2025
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 203.00
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 172.80
Low Date 10/06/2023
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 170.83
Low Date 10/10/2022
High 226.73
High Date 08/20/2025
Warning: TheGreedyTrader.com presents weekly analysis. Technical indicators and trend parameters are calculated for the close of business day indicated on the top right corner of the screen.