- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.87)
- Mid-to-large cap with $13.6B market cap
Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares ETF upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Tuesday trading session
(Updated on Jul 07, 2026)
The Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares ETF price fell by -0.240% on the last day (Tuesday, 7th Jul 2026) from $137.48 to $137.15. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.01% from a day low at $137.12 to a day high of $138.50. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.78% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the ETF, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the ETF. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -490 thousand shares and in total, 375 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $51.45 million.
The ETF lies in the upper part of a weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $137.59 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 5.32% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $133.84 and $144.92 at the end of this 3-month period.
VFH Signals & Forecast
The Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $134.28 and $129.66. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, July 06, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.240%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares ETF
On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $127.15 and $126.23. There is a natural risk involved when a ETF is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the ETF then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares finds support just below today's level at $127.15. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $126.23 and $124.56.
This ETF is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the ETF moved $1.38 (1.01%) between high and low. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.28%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $132.11 (-3.67%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (VFH) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 8th we expect Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares to open at $137.59, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $136.26 and $138.04, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.79 (+/-1.31%) up or down from last closing price. If Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.31% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $137.48 (0.24%) than the support at $127.15 (7.29%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Vanguard Financials Index Fund Shares ETF to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.734
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 8, 2026 - $137.59 ( 0.321%).
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VFH Performance
Trading levels for VFH
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 138.97 | 1.33% |
| R2 | 138.44 | 0.94% |
| R1 | 138.12 | 0.705% |
| Price | 137.15 | |
| S1 | 137.06 | -0.0636% |
| S2 | 136.74 | -0.301% |
| S3 | 136.21 | -0.685% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 137.48 | 0.241% |
| Price | 137.15 | |
| S1 | 127.15 | -7.29% |
| S2 | 126.23 | -7.96% |
| S3 | 124.56 | -9.18% |
VFH Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.85 | 0.642% |
| 2 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.379 | 0.314% |
| 3 | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.675 | 0.508% |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.419 | 0.319% |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.472 | 0.371% |
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