VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:VUG - NYSE Arca - US9229087369 - ETF - Currency: USD
Overall VUG gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. VUG has been one of the better performers in the overall market. Some doubts were observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was again very positive.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VUG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 74% of all stocks. On top of that, VUG also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
VUG is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so VUG is performing more or less in line with the market.
VUG 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.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
VUG has an average volume of 1719120 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VUG also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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.
More info and screens
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We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 404.38 to 404.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @340.70 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 423.72 to 428.12. 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 VUG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VUG is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 74.72 | POSITIVE | VUG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 74.72% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VUG is above the rising 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) | 59.32 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VUG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.32 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VUG has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 74.49 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VUG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.71 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VUG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.32 | 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415.97 | 404.37 | 11.59 (2.79%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @415.96. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @404.37. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 11.59 points, which is 2.79%. | For a 0.70% 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.
NYSEARCA:VUG (5/27/2025, 9:48:01 AM)
410.195
+5.81 (+1.44%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg1.44%
1 Week-2.64%
2 Weeks4.29%
1 Month7.41%
3 Month-2.8%
6 Month0.09%
12 Month13.77%
2 Year52.57%
3 Year65.85%
5 Year109.47%
10 Year270.52%
15 Year681.73%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.66
ATR(20)%1.71%
ATR Inc-15.39%
Range Today1.39
ADR(20)5.74
ADR(20)%1.4%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS74.72
Mansfield0.24
10 Day High415.96
10 Day Low398.22
20 Day High415.96
20 Day Low368.32
52 Week High429.11
52 Week Low316.14
CS1 End404.38
CR1 Start423.72
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.82%
DER(5)1.06%
Volume96.02K
Volume Incr-19.14%
Vol(5)981.88K
Vol(50)1.72M