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Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF price fell by -0.81% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $272.91 to $270.70. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 2.48% from a day low at $267.25 to a day high of $273.88. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.61% for this period. 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 -34 thousand shares and in total, 16 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $4.30 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 $265.86 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 3.15% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $274.23 and $300.05 at the end of this 3-month period.
VTWG Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 1.93%. 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 Russell 2000 Growth 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 $270.96 and $278.89. 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 fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth finds support from accumulated volume at $269.77 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 $6.63 between high and low, or 2.48%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 2.03%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (VTWG) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF to open at $270.61, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $268.03 and $273.37, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.34 (+/-1.99%) up or down from last closing price. If Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.99% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $269.77 (0.34%) than the resistance at $272.91 (0.82%), 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 Russell 2000 Growth ETF ETF A Buy?
The Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this ETF. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.597
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $270.61 ( 0.0332%).
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VTWG Performance
Trading levels for VTWG
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 277.24 | 2.42% |
| R2 | 274.71 | 1.48% |
| R1 | 273.14 | 0.90% |
| Price | 270.70 | |
| S1 | 268.08 | -0.97% |
| S2 | 266.51 | -1.55% |
| S3 | 263.98 | -2.48% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 284.59 | 5.13% |
| R2 | 279.37 | 3.20% |
| R1 | 272.91 | 0.82% |
| Price | 270.70 | |
| S1 | 269.77 | -0.345% |
| S2 | 269.53 | -0.432% |
| S3 | 268.89 | -0.668% |
VTWG Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 28, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.425 | 0.148% |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.324 | 0.140% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.667 | 0.277% |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.254 | 0.110% |
| 5 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $0.379 | 0.183% |
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