VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:VPU • US92204A8760
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VPU Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to VPU. Although VPU is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- VPU 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 VPU has a been trading in the 191.87 - 205.85 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
- Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
- When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, VPU outperforms 68% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
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VPU Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VPU also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 205.87. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 200.02, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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VPU Support and Resistance Analysis
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 197.12 to 200.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 192.93 to 193.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 179.96 to 187.07. 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 205.87 to 205.88. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
VPU 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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for VPU is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VPU is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 68.64 | NEUTRAL | VPU is not amongst the best or worst performers 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) | 60.5 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VPU is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.51 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VPU has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 87.36 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests VPU may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.51 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VPU suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.11 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VPU suggests a weak or negative trend. |
VPU Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
VPU 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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205.89 | 195.43 | 10.46 (5.08%) | 19.68% |
| An entry @205.89. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @195.43. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 10.46 points, which is 5.08%. | When investing 19.68% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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.
VPU Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
202.89
-0.74 (-0.36%)
VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF / VPU TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to VPU.
What is the trend direction for VPU stock?
The current trend direction for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF?
VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) has an RSI value of 60.5005. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) stock?
The short term momentum for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) is positive.
What is the buy/sell signal for VPU stock?
The buy/sell signal for VANGUARD UTILITIES ETF (VPU) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.