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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 gained 5.49 points, or 2.87%, and closed at 196.45 on Friday, November 28, 2025. Weekly volume was -19% below 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 203.15 on October 16, 2025. VPU gained -156.51 points, or -335.57%, in 866 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (199.46). 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VPU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 16, 2025 at 203.15 and reached 189.55 on November 21, 2025. VPU lost 13.60 points, or 6.69%, in 5 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (189.16) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VPU may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VPU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VPU short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on November 21, 2025 at 189.55 and reached 196.56 on November 28, 2025. VPU gained -7.01 points, or -3.70%, in 7 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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, 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 price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 2.85% on Friday. It is 52.25% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low 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.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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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