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Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance lineBroken trend resistance lineLane's Stochastic is oversold
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtStochastic has declined below the signal linePrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a second positive week after 7 consecutive negative weeks for the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM). During the week, the VYM climbed 1.50 points, or 0.94%, and closed at 160.25 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -25% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VYM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on May 6, 2010 at 17.04 and reached 167.61 on August 13, 2026. VYM gained -150.57 points, or -883.63%, in 849 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (119.41) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VYM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 94.59 and reached 167.61 on August 13, 2026. VYM gained -73.02 points, or -77.20%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (129.06) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 VYM weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 4, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VYM short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 1, 2026 at 154.24 and reached 161.29 on October 16, 2026. VYM gained -7.05 points, or -4.57%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 14.75% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VYM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 5, 2026. 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.

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) 69.89
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 11.20
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 88.79
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 82.49
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.93
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 48.13
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 19.37
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 38.32
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.85
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 171.33
Monthly Trendline Support 164.50
Upper Bollinger Band 161.81
50 Day Moving Average 161.59
Daily Stochastic Crossing 160.71
Price 160.25
Parabolic System 158.45
20 Day Moving Average 157.91
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 156.44
Lower Bollinger Band 156.18
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 151.15
Yearly Trendline Resistance 141.56
Quarterly Trendline Support 129.06
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 154.24
Low Date 10/01/2026
High 161.29
High Date 10/16/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 167.61
High Date 08/13/2026
Low 154.24
Low Date 10/01/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 171.33
Support 164.50
Low 112.10
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 167.61
High Date 08/13/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 151.15
Support 129.06
Low 94.59
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 167.61
High Date 08/13/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 141.56
Support 119.41
Low 17.04
Low Date 05/06/2010
High 167.61
High Date 08/13/2026
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