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- 5/29/2026 -
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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :The price has fallen below the Parabolic SARDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was the negative week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU dropped -3.81 points, or -1.94%, and closed at 192.66 on Friday, May 29, 2026. VPU was trading at average weekly trading volume.

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 129.13 and resistance is at 203.55. 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 trend support level is at 188.13 and resistance is at 219.33. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 24, 2026. 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 April 9, 2026 at 205.85 and reached 188.73 on May 18, 2026. VPU lost 17.12 points, or 8.32%, in 39 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge 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 fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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.

During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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) 46.94
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 68.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 71.16
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 49.73
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.23
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 43.22
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 51.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 36.86
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 43.09
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.06
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 219.33
Monthly Trendline Resistance 205.54
Yearly Trendline Resistance 203.55
Monthly Trendline Support 201.73
Upper Bollinger Band 201.29
Parabolic System 197.77
50 Day Moving Average 197.34
20 Day Moving Average 195.23
Daily Stochastic Crossing 194.81
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 194.16
Price 192.66
Lower Bollinger Band 189.20
Quarterly Trendline Support 188.13
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
High 205.85
High Date 04/09/2026
Low 188.73
Low Date 05/18/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Low 188.73
Low Date 05/18/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 205.54
Support 201.73
Low 181.60
Low Date 01/07/2026
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 219.33
Support 188.13
Low 118.81
Low Date 10/06/2023
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 203.55
Support 129.13
Low 46.64
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 206.10
High Date 02/27/2026
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