


Technical Sentiment Analysis for Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW). As of 2026-05-06, Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 14 technical signals, shows that 13 indicators are flashing buy, while 1 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for VAW stands at 57.08, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 0.82, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 40.93 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 71.59 further confirm a 1.09 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, VAW is trading above its 60-day moving average of $231.78 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $214.39. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $237.36 and strong support at $228. A break above $237.36 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $228 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $223.19.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 218.63 | 223.19 | 228 | 232.55 | 237.36 | 241.92 | 246.73 |
| Fibonacci | 223.19 | 226.76 | 228.97 | 232.55 | 236.13 | 238.34 | 241.92 |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 57.08 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 40.93 |
| Stochastic RSI | 28.46 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 71.59 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 2.99 |
| Momentum | 1.09 |
| MACD | 0.82 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 232.1 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 232.81 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 234.18 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 231.78 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 214.39 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 210.45 | Buy |