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Uptrend Support

Uptrend Support stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Stock market alert is a warning signal. Uptrend Support stock alert indicates that price is near long-term support trendline and probability of short-term trend reversal is high. The strategy here is to take advantage of established uptrend price pullback and entering the long position just prior to the continuation of the trend. The strategy has relatively low risk.

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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). During the week, the VUG gained 24.34 points, or 6.91%, and closed at 376.48 on Friday, April 25, 2025. Weekly volume was 26% above average.

Long-term trend: [See VUG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 203.64 and reached 429.10 on February 18, 2025. VUG gained -225.46 points, or -110.71%, in 122 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 342.66 and resistance is at 444.97. 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 VUG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 18, 2025 at 429.10 and reached 316.10 on April 7, 2025. VUG lost 113.00 points, or 26.33%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 53.43% retracement level.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since January 10, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively 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 VUG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 21, 2025 at 337.88 and reached 377.10 on April 25, 2025. VUG gained -39.22 points, or -11.61%, in 4 days. Price is near the trend high.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VUG 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.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 11, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.

During the last week, the price has moved above 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.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 67.21
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 13.10
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 73.33
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 75.80
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -7.86
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 38.99
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 50.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 27.83
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 40.29
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.20
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 444.97
Upper Bollinger Band 390.92
50 Day Moving Average 380.11
Price 376.48
Daily Stochastic Crossing 369.86
20 Day Moving Average 357.88
Yearly Trendline Support 342.66
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 341.80
Parabolic System 336.76
Lower Bollinger Band 334.76
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 337.88
Low Date 04/21/2025
High 377.10
High Date 04/25/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 337.88
Low Date 04/21/2025
High 377.10
High Date 04/25/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 316.10
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 377.10
High Date 04/25/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 429.10
High Date 02/18/2025
Low 316.10
Low Date 04/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 444.97
Support 342.66
Low 203.64
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 429.10
High Date 02/18/2025
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