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VANGUARD CONSUMER DISCRE ETF (VCR) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:VCR - US92204A1088 - ETF

396.15 USD
-3.15 (-0.79%)
Last: 9/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
396.15 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to VCR. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, VCR is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
VCR 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.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VCR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 73% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
In the last month VCR has a been trading in a tight range between 382.73 and 404.00.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANGUARD CONSUMER DISCRE ETF / VCR Weekly stock chart
VANGUARD CONSUMER DISCRE ETF / VCR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

VCR has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 395.52, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

289.11

405.39

We found 6 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 390.78 to 395.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @367.79 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 359.60 to 359.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @350.23 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @300.00 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @292.03 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 397.76 to 401.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 VCR is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for VCR is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength73.66POSITIVEVCR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 73.66% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VCR is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VCR is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VCR is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)55.15NEUTRALThe RSI value for VCR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.85NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests VCR has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)61.2NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for VCR is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.16LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for VCR suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.01NEUTRALThe ADX value for VCR suggests a possible start of a new 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
401.39390.7710.62 (2.65%)25.00%
An entry @401.39. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @390.77. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 10.62 points, which is 2.65%.For a 0.66% 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 CONSUMER DISCRE ETF / VCR Daily stock chart

VANGUARD CONSUMER DISCRE ETF

NYSEARCA:VCR (9/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 396.15 0 (0%)

396.15

-3.15 (-0.79%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.79%
1 Week0.14%
2 Weeks-1.3%
1 Month3.54%
3 Month7.22%
6 Month31.73%
12 Month17.68%
2 Year47.07%
3 Year68.52%
5 Year68.85%
10 Year236.18%
15 Year637.44%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.53
ATR(20)%1.16%
ATR Inc-6.67%
Range Today5.17
ADR(20)4.08
ADR(20)%1.03%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS73.66
Mansfield-0.17
10 Day High404
10 Day Low390.25
20 Day High404
20 Day Low382.73
52 Week High404
52 Week Low285.13
CS1 End395.52
CR1 Start397.76
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.88%
DER(5)0.32%
Volume26.30K
Volume Incr-3.3%
Vol(5)35.60K
Vol(50)37.39K