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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). During the week, the VDC gained 3.55 points, or 1.64%, and closed at 220.35 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 37% above 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 226.60 on March 3, 2025. VDC gained -53.80 points, or -31.13%, in 73 weeks. The price is now at the 11.62% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See VDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 3, 2025 at 226.60 and reached 203.00 on April 8, 2025. VDC lost 23.60 points, or 10.41%, in 5 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (220.00). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 14, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 3, 2025 at 222.00 and reached 203.00 on April 8, 2025. VDC lost 19.00 points, or 8.56%, in 5 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VDC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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 daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 10, 2025.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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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