We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to VPU. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, VPU is showing a nice and steady performance.
VPU has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 190.69 to 193.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @185.31 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 178.82 to 179.39. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 173.33 to 174.43. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 198.70 to 201.46. 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 VPU is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for VPU is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 71.08 | POSITIVE | VPU has a high relative strength, it outperformed 71.08% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VPU is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VPU is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VPU is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.61 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VPU is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.21 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VPU has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 78.88 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VPU is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.21 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VPU suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.08 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VPU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196.57 | 189.54 | 7.03 (3.58%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @196.57. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @189.54. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 7.03 points, which is 3.58%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.89%. |
- 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:VPU (11/28/2025, 8:05:32 PM)
196.45
+1.47 (+0.75%)
VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF / VPU FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to VPU.
What is the current trend direction of VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) stock?
The current trend direction for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) stock?
VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) has an RSI value of 59.6071. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for VPU stock?
The MACD indicator for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) has a value of 0.21416, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) stock?
The short term momentum for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) is neutral.