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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU climbed 1.59 points, or 0.86%, and closed at 186.35 on Friday, September 4, 2026. Weekly volume was 16% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VPU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 46.64 and reached 206.10 on February 27, 2026. VPU gained -159.46 points, or -341.90%, in 885 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 130.43 and resistance is at 205.79. 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 VPU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 118.81 and reached 206.10 on February 27, 2026. VPU gained -87.29 points, or -73.47%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (191.61) 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VPU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range and 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 24, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VPU short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 18, 2026 at 193.01 and reached 181.33 on August 31, 2026. VPU lost 11.68 points, or 6.05%, in 13 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU 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.
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