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VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:VAW - US92204A8018 - ETF

198.95 USD
-2.42 (-1.2%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
198.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

2

Taking everything into account, VAW scores 2 out of 10 in our technical rating. VAW scores bad on all fronts: it is a bad performer in the overall market and both the medium and short term pictures are negative.

64% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than VAW.
VAW is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so VAW is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month VAW has a been trading in the 190.29 - 204.29 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF / VAW Weekly stock chart
VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF / VAW Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

VAW has a bad technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately.

Support and Resistance Analysis

187.52

217.37

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 196.68 to 198.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 189.41 to 193.21. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 199.76 to 204.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 212.45 to 215.22. 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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for VAW is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for VAW is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength36.11NEUTRALVAW is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VAW is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of VAW is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VAW is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.8NEUTRALThe RSI value for VAW is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.63POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests VAW has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)74.83NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for VAW is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.4LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for VAW suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)15.63NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for VAW suggests a weak or negative 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)
VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF / VAW Daily stock chart

VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF

NYSEARCA:VAW (12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 198.95 0 (0%)

198.95

-2.42 (-1.2%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-1.2%
1 Week-1.83%
2 Weeks2.27%
1 Month2.24%
3 Month-4.42%
6 Month3.28%
12 Month-0.51%
2 Year4.74%
3 Year16.89%
5 Year26.74%
10 Year111.22%
15 Year140.86%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.9
ATR(20)%1.4%
ATR Inc-0.84%
Range Today3.23
ADR(20)2.54
ADR(20)%1.27%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS36.11
3 months CRS31.33
6 months CRS44.93
Mansfield-0.87
10 Day High204.29
10 Day Low193.9
20 Day High204.29
20 Day Low190.29
52 Week High210.34
52 Week Low161.43
CS1 End198
CR1 Start199.76
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.85%
DER(5)0.86%
Volume53.20K
Volume Incr-28.95%
Vol(5)40.74K
Vol(50)44.60K

VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF / VAW FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to VAW.


What is the trend direction for VAW stock?

The current trend direction for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) stock?

VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) has an RSI value of 49.8045. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF?

The MACD indicator for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) has a value of 0.6261, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) stock?

The short term momentum for VANGUARD MATERIALS ETF (VAW) is neutral.