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VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:VUG - US9229087369 - ETF

494.09 USD
+2.23 (+0.45%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 3:42:51 PM
494.24 USD
+0.15 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 3:42:51 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Overall VUG gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, VUG is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, VUG did better than 75% of all other stocks.
VUG 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 VUG has a been trading in the 462.93 - 497.69 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
VUG has an average volume of 1199360 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANGUARD GROWTH ETF / VUG Weekly stock chart
VANGUARD GROWTH ETF / VUG Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

VUG has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 498.86. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 485.17, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

338.69

509.31

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 466.99 to 485.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @454.96 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @342.11 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 498.86 to 504.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 VUG is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for VUG is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength75.72POSITIVEVUG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 75.72% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of VUG is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VUG is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VUG is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)56.37NEUTRALThe RSI value for VUG is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.32POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests VUG has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)89.13OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests VUG may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.82LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for VUG suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)12.8NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for VUG suggests a weak or negative 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)
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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
504.28462.9241.36 (8.20%)12.19%
An entry @504.28. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @462.92. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 41.36 points, which is 8.20%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 12.19% 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.
VANGUARD GROWTH ETF / VUG Daily stock chart

VANGUARD GROWTH ETF

NYSEARCA:VUG (12/5/2025, 3:42:51 PM)

After market: 494.24 +0.15 (+0.03%)

494.09

+2.23 (+0.45%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.45%
1 Week0.71%
2 Weeks3.45%
1 Month-0.44%
3 Month6.33%
6 Month16.56%
12 Month16.21%
2 Year58.22%
3 Year130.8%
5 Year94.15%
10 Year362.32%
15 Year700.81%
Volatility
ATR(14)8.88
ATR(20)%1.82%
ATR Inc-55.05%
Range Today3.47
ADR(20)8.08
ADR(20)%1.64%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS75.72
3 months CRS74.89
6 months CRS75.72
Mansfield0.23
10 Day High494.16
10 Day Low462.93
20 Day High497.69
20 Day Low462.93
52 Week High505.38
52 Week Low316.14
CS1 End485.17
CR1 Start498.86
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.97%
DER(5)0.1%
Volume798.96K
Volume Incr-30.3%
Vol(5)914.34K
Vol(50)1.20M

VANGUARD GROWTH ETF / VUG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to VUG.


Can you provide the trend direction for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF?

The current trend direction for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for VUG stock?

VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) has an RSI value of 56.3685. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for VUG stock?

The MACD indicator for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) has a value of 1.32087, indicating a bullish trend.


What is the short term momentum for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) stock?

The short term momentum for VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG) is positive.