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VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:VHT - US92204A5048 - ETF

287.2 USD
-1.13 (-0.39%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

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

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
VHT 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 VHT is lagging the market slightly.
VHT is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VHT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 73% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF / VHT Weekly stock chart
VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF / VHT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

VHT has an excellent technical rating and also presents 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.

Support and Resistance Analysis

236.74

299.00

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 266.72 to 275.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 250.28 to 253.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 239.13 to 240.57. 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 289.64 to 296.04. 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 VHT is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for VHT is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength73.21POSITIVEVHT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 73.21% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VHT is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VHT is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VHT is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.98NEUTRALThe RSI value for VHT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.65NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests VHT has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)47.95NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for VHT is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.29LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for VHT suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)36.8POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for VHT suggests a strong 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 HEALTH CARE ETF / VHT Daily stock chart

VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF

NYSEARCA:VHT (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

287.2

-1.13 (-0.39%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.39%
1 Week-2.49%
2 Weeks1.93%
1 Month5.5%
3 Month11.75%
6 Month15.96%
12 Month7.59%
2 Year14.56%
3 Year15.78%
5 Year28.37%
10 Year116.14%
15 Year410.58%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.54
ATR(20)%1.29%
ATR Inc-30.28%
Range Today2.76
ADR(20)3.55
ADR(20)%1.24%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS73.21
3 months CRS83.32
6 months CRS74.9
Mansfield-0.11
10 Day High296.51
10 Day Low282.17
20 Day High296.51
20 Day Low269.78
52 Week High296.51
52 Week Low234.11
CS1 End275.15
CR1 Start289.64
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.95%
DER(5)-0.87%
Volume194.90K
Volume Incr14.46%
Vol(5)306.28K
Vol(50)260.82K

VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF / VHT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to VHT.


What is the current trend direction of VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) stock?

The current trend direction for VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF?

VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) has an RSI value of 57.9774. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for VHT stock?

The buy/sell signal for VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.


What is the support and resistance level for VHT stock?

VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF (VHT) has a support level at 275.15 and a resistance level at 289.64. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VHT support and resistance levels.