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VANGUARD MEGA CAP ETF (MGC) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSEARCA:MGC - US9219108738 - ETF

234.84 USD
+3.42 (+1.48%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:24:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Overall MGC gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. Both in the recent history as in the last year, MGC has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, MGC did better than 72% of all other stocks.
MGC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month MGC has a been trading in a tight range between 225.44 and 236.11.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANGUARD MEGA CAP ETF / MGC Weekly stock chart
VANGUARD MEGA CAP ETF / MGC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, MGC also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 235.09. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 233.97, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

175.29

237.87

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 232.15 to 233.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 225.79 to 227.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @215.63 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @210.88 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @191.57 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @177.06 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 235.09 to 235.51. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MGC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MGC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.79POSITIVEMGC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.79% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MGC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MGC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MGC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.79NEUTRALThe RSI value for MGC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.29NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MGC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)63.85NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MGC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.95LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MGC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.4POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for MGC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
235.52232.143.38 (1.44%)25.00%
An entry @235.52. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @232.14. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.38 points, which is 1.44%.For a 0.36% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
VANGUARD MEGA CAP ETF / MGC Daily stock chart

VANGUARD MEGA CAP ETF

NYSEARCA:MGC (8/22/2025, 8:24:00 PM)

234.84

+3.42 (+1.48%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg1.48%
1 Week-0.1%
2 Weeks0.85%
1 Month1.45%
3 Month12.03%
6 Month7.8%
12 Month15.9%
2 Year47%
3 Year70.46%
5 Year87.3%
10 Year248.89%
15 Year552.15%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.02
ATR(20)%0.95%
ATR Inc16.63%
Range Today3.12
ADR(20)1.92
ADR(20)%0.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.79
Mansfield0.05
10 Day High236.11
10 Day Low230.38
20 Day High236.11
20 Day Low225.44
52 Week High236.11
52 Week Low173.32
CS1 End233.97
CR1 Start235.09
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.54%
DER(5)0.9%
Volume42.20K
Volume Incr-21.86%
Vol(5)56.84K
Vol(50)83.87K