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- 4/17/2025 -
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Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe period of high volatility of the stock price
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT). During the week, the VOT climbed 1.41 points, or 0.60%, and closed at 234.51 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 73% above average.

Long-term trend: [See VOT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 163.55 and reached 277.40 on February 7, 2025. VOT gained -113.85 points, or -69.61%, in 121 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (272.45) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VOT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 7, 2025 at 277.40 and reached 209.60 on April 7, 2025. VOT lost 67.80 points, or 24.44%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 196.89 and resistance is at 243.49. A Broadening Descending 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VOT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 21, 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 VOT short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 209.60 and reached 238.20 on April 9, 2025. VOT gained -28.60 points, or -13.65%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 12.90% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VOT 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.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. 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.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 144.35% 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 43.81
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 46.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.98
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 57.36
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -5.68
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 39.07
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 63.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 27.15
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 34.65
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.74
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Support 272.45
Upper Bollinger Band 259.66
50 Day Moving Average 250.40
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 243.49
20 Day Moving Average 238.60
Price 234.51
Daily Stochastic Crossing 233.06
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 226.36
Lower Bollinger Band 215.80
Parabolic System 212.71
Quarterly Trendline Support 196.89
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 222.40
Low Date 04/10/2025
High 238.17
High Date 04/15/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 209.60
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 238.20
High Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 255.50
High Date 03/25/2025
Low 209.60
Low Date 04/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 243.49
Support 196.89
High 277.40
High Date 02/07/2025
Low 209.60
Low Date 04/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 293.27
Support 272.45
Low 163.55
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 277.40
High Date 02/07/2025
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