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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU). During the week, the VPU gave back -0.95 points, or -0.48%, and closed at 195.22 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Weekly volume was -13% 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 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 129.76 and resistance is at 204.64. 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 188.24 and resistance is at 218.57. 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. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. 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 June 1, 2026 at 187.11 and reached 200.00 on June 29, 2026. VPU gained -12.89 points, or -6.89%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (196.38) 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 short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VPU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 14, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (194.6) comes close to the price (195.22). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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 distance between the Bollinger Bands (3.13%) is close to one year low (2.85%). It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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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