We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to VBK. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, VBK is only an average performer.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VBK also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 309.89. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 309.36, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for VBK in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 296.89 to 309.36. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 277.65 to 290.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 309.89 to 312.80. 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 VBK is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VBK is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 61.35 | NEUTRAL | VBK is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBK is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBK is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBK is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 58.32 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VBK is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.43 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VBK has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 82.18 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests VBK may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.44 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VBK suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 12.74 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VBK suggests a weak or negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312.81 | 298.40 | 14.41 (4.61%) | 21.71% |
| An entry @312.81. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @298.40. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 14.41 points, which is 4.61%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 21.71% 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.
NYSEARCA:VBK (12/24/2025, 8:05:21 PM)
309.88
+0.19 (+0.06%)
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF / VBK FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to VBK.
What is the current trend direction of VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) stock?
The current trend direction for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF?
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) has an RSI value of 58.3159. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF?
The MACD indicator for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) has a value of 0.432849, indicating a bearish trend.
What are the support and resistance levels for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) stock?
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GRWTH ETF (VBK) has a support level at 309.36 and a resistance level at 309.89. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VBK support and resistance levels.