- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Mid-to-large cap with $47.0B market cap
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 23, 2026)
The VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF price fell by -0.226% on the last day (Thursday, 23rd Jul 2026) from $345.30 to $344.52. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.49% from a day low at $342.09 to a day high of $347.20. The price has fallen in 8 of the last 10 days and is down by -3.58% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 17 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 254 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $87.40 million.
The ETF lies in the lower part of a weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $343.88 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 4.94% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $360.86 and $388.56 at the end of this 3-month period.
VBK Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, July 20, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.437%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $346.03 and $352.11. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the ETF should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND finds support from accumulated volume at $340.34 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $5.11 between high and low, or 1.49%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.41%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $326.77 (-5.15%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (VBK) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 24th we expect VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES to open at $344.60, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $341.33 and $347.71, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$6.39 (+/-1.87%) up or down from last closing price. If VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.87% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $340.34 (1.21%) than the resistance at $351.83 (2.12%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES ETF A Buy?
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.770
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 24, 2026 - $344.60 ( 0.0242%).
Want to trade but not sure how?
Our step-by-step guide can help.
Skip the guide? Open account with our trusted broker* 
*Your capital is at risk
VBK Performance
Trading levels for VBK
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 349.71 | 1.51% |
| R2 | 347.76 | 0.94% |
| R1 | 346.56 | 0.591% |
| Price | 344.52 | |
| S1 | 342.65 | -0.542% |
| S2 | 341.45 | -0.89% |
| S3 | 339.49 | -1.46% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 365.70 | 6.15% |
| R2 | 354.29 | 2.84% |
| R1 | 351.83 | 2.12% |
| Price | 344.52 | |
| S1 | 340.34 | -1.21% |
| S2 | 338.24 | -1.82% |
| S3 | 334.56 | -2.89% |
VBK Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.366 | 0.102% |
| 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.344 | 0.114% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.385 | 0.125% |
| 4 | Sep 29, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | $0.434 | 0.145% |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 02, 2025 | $0.422 | 0.151% |
FAQ
Click here for our free guide on how to buy VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES ETF.
Buy VBK