VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:VBR • US9229086114
Taking everything into account, VBR scores 8 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, VBR is only an average performer.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- VBR 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 VBR has a been trading in the 221.27 - 235.48 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, VBR turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 69% of all stocks.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VBR also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. 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 230.44. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- Support @218.64 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 211.31 to 212.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 197.49 to 205.13. 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 230.44 to 232.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 VBR is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VBR is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 69.69 | NEUTRAL | VBR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBR is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBR is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VBR is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.22 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VBR is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.48 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VBR has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 45.93 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VBR is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.56 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VBR suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 23.04 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for VBR suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232.80 | 227.26 | 5.54 (2.38%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @232.80. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @227.26. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 5.54 points, which is 2.38%. | For a 0.59% 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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VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF / VBR FAQ
What is the technical rating for VBR stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to VBR.
Can you provide the trend direction for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF?
The current trend direction for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) stock?
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) has an RSI value of 54.2238. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for VBR stock?
The short term momentum for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) is positive.
What is the buy/sell signal for VBR stock?
The buy/sell signal for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE ETF (VBR) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.