VANGUARD EXTENDED MARKET ETF (VXF) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:VXF - NYSE Arca - US9229086528 - ETF - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, VXF scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. VXF 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.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VXF is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 71% of all stocks.
In the last month VXF has a been trading in the 178.03 - 190.69 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
VXF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so VXF is lagging the market slightly.
VXF has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 185.58, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 180.70 to 185.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @158.76 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 187.64 to 187.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @201.45 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 205.97 to 207.16. 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 VXF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VXF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 71.97 | POSITIVE | VXF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 71.97% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VXF is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VXF is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VXF is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 57.63 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VXF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.48 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VXF has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 63.36 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VXF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.41 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VXF suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.07 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for VXF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187.78 | 184.67 | 3.11 (1.66%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @187.78. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @184.67. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.11 points, which is 1.66%. | For a 0.41% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of VXF. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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:VXF (6/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
187.22
+1.18 (+0.63%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.63%
1 Week-0.86%
2 Weeks0.45%
1 Month0.7%
3 Month5.65%
6 Month-2.96%
12 Month11.6%
2 Year25.79%
3 Year42.81%
5 Year58.21%
10 Year103.52%
15 Year342.18%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.36
ATR(20)%1.41%
ATR Inc-5.17%
Range Today2.59
ADR(20)2.31
ADR(20)%1.23%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS71.97
Mansfield-0.18
10 Day High190.69
10 Day Low184.68
20 Day High190.69
20 Day Low178.03
52 Week High207.77
52 Week Low146.68
CS1 End185.58
CR1 Start187.64
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.26%
DER(5)1.32%
Volume869.00K
Volume Incr14.61%
Vol(5)661.18K
Vol(50)564.40K