


Technical Sentiment Analysis for Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW). As of 2026-04-16, Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is exhibiting a Strong buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 11 technical signals, shows that 8 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for VAW stands at 58.82, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 2.3, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 85.45 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 83.24 further confirm a 6.03 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, VAW is trading above its 60-day moving average of $231.15 and above its 200-day long-term moving average of $212.09. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $238.71 and strong support at $225.98. A break above $238.71 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $225.98 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $219.01.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 213.24 | 219.01 | 225.98 | 231.75 | 238.71 | 244.48 | 251.45 |
| Fibonacci | 219.01 | 223.88 | 226.88 | 231.75 | 236.61 | 239.62 | 244.48 |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 58.82 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 85.45 |
| Stochastic RSI | 90.97 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 83.24 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 8.17 |
| Momentum | 6.03 |
| MACD | 2.3 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 235.58 | Sell |
| 10-Day | 232.94 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 226.31 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 231.15 | Buy |
| 200-Day | 212.09 | Buy |
| 250-Day | 207.62 | Buy |