- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF downgraded from Strong Buy Candidate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jun 26, 2026)
The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF price fell by -0.381% on the last day (Friday, 26th Jun 2026) from $120.74 to $120.28. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.42% from a day low at $119.50 to a day high of $121.20. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.48% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 657 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, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $319.92 million.
The ETF lies in the upper part of a strong 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 $121.76 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 16.92% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $133.42 and $142.37 at the end of this 3-month period.
VTWO Signals & Forecast
The Vanguard Russell 2000 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 $119.63 and $116.32. 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 Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.381%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. 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 Russell 2000 ETF
Vanguard Russell 2000 finds support from accumulated volume at $117.37 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 $1.70 between high and low, or 1.42%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.51%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $116.98 (-2.74%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (VTWO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 29th we expect Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF to open at $120.33, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $119.15 and $121.41, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.26 (+/-1.89%) up or down from last closing price. If Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.89% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $120.46 (0.15%) than the support at $117.37 (2.42%), 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 Russell 2000 ETF 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 Russell 2000 ETF to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
2.153
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 29, 2026 - $120.33 ( 0.0388%).
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VTWO Performance
Trading levels for VTWO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 122.03 | 1.45% |
| R2 | 121.38 | 0.91% |
| R1 | 120.98 | 0.579% |
| Price | 120.28 | |
| S1 | 119.68 | -0.501% |
| S2 | 119.28 | -0.83% |
| S3 | 118.63 | -1.37% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 120.74 | 0.382% |
| R1 | 120.46 | 0.150% |
| Price | 120.28 | |
| S1 | 117.37 | -2.42% |
| S2 | 102.19 | -15.04% |
| S3 | 100.17 | -16.72% |
VTWO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.301 | 0.250% |
| 2 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.262 | 0.262% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.403 | 0.396% |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.343 | 0.351% |
| 5 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $0.250 | 0.288% |
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