VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF (VB) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:VB - US9229087518 - ETF
Taking everything into account, VB scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, VB is only an average performer.
VB has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. 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 260.52. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 254.60, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 249.25 to 254.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Strong support @244.98 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 237.57 to 239.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 260.52 to 261.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for VB is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for VB is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 58.75 | NEUTRAL | VB is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of VB is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VB is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of VB is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.86 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VB is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.66 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VB has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 37.1 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VB is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.24 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VB suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 27.16 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for VB suggests a strong trend. |
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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255.78 | 251.10 | 4.68 (1.83%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @255.78. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @251.10. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 4.68 points, which is 1.83%. | For a 0.46% 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.
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