VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:VUG - US9229087369 - ETF
470.44 USD
-16.07 (-3.3%)
469.62 USD
-0.82 (-0.17%)
Taking everything into account, VUG scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, VUG was a medium performer in the overall market. The medium term is still looking fine, but we see some doubts in the very recent evolution.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
VUG is currently making a new 52 week high. This is a strong signal. 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 VUG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
In the last month VUG has a been trading in a tight range between 469.25 and 488.51.
VUG has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup 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.
More info and screens
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 461.89 to 470.43. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @445.04 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @340.26 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 474.04 to 487.10. 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 VUG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for VUG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 78.14 | POSITIVE | VUG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.14% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of VUG is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VUG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VUG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 44.37 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VUG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.99 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VUG has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 65.38 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VUG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.15 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VUG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.13 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VUG suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
470.44
-16.07 (-3.3%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-3.3%
1 Week-2.28%
2 Weeks-1.26%
1 Month-0.23%
3 Month6.52%
6 Month30.61%
12 Month21%
2 Year75.86%
3 Year111.21%
5 Year113.09%
10 Year330.45%
15 Year713.63%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.82
ATR(20)%1.15%
ATR Inc115.75%
Range Today18.24
ADR(20)5.04
ADR(20)%1.07%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS78.14
Mansfield0.34
10 Day High488.51
10 Day Low470.27
20 Day High488.51
20 Day Low469.25
52 Week High488.51
52 Week Low316.14
CS1 End470.43
CR1 Start474.04
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.72%
DER(5)-2.37%
Volume1.24M
Volume Incr-8.17%
Vol(5)947.82K
Vol(50)963.56K