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VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES ETF price up 2.68% on Thursday
(Updated on Jul 30, 2026)
The VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES ETF price gained 2.68% on the last trading day (Thursday, 30th Jul 2026), rising from $82.07 to $84.27. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.38% from a day low at $83.26 to a day high of $84.40. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.65% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -714 thousand shares and in total, 6 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $533.74 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The ETF lies in the middle of a falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to fall -2.67% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $79.66 and $86.29 at the end of this 3-month period.
VUG Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the ETF today. The VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES ETF holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the ETF giving a more negative forecast for the ETF. On further gains, the ETF will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $85.33. On a fall, the ETF will find some support from the short-term average at $83.71. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 2.68%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The ETF should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES ETF
VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES finds support from accumulated volume at $83.64 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 $1.15 between high and low, or 1.38%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.77%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (VUG) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 31st
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 31st we expect VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES to open at $83.98, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $83.50 and $85.04, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.53 (+/-1.84%) up or down from last closing price. If VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.84% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $83.64 (0.75%) than the resistance at $85.27 (1.19%), 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 GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF SHARES ETF A Buy?
VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND SHARES holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this ETF.
Current score:
-1.149
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 31, 2026 - $83.98 ( 0.350%).
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VUG Performance
Trading levels for VUG
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 85.12 | 1.01% |
| R2 | 84.68 | 0.490% |
| R1 | 84.41 | 0.169% |
| Price | 84.27 | |
| S1 | 83.54 | -0.87% |
| S2 | 83.27 | -1.19% |
| S3 | 82.83 | -1.71% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 87.40 | 3.71% |
| R2 | 86.56 | 2.72% |
| R1 | 85.27 | 1.19% |
| Price | 84.27 | |
| S1 | 83.64 | -0.748% |
| S2 | 83.33 | -1.12% |
| S3 | 83.05 | -1.45% |
VUG Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 04, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0923 | 0.112% |
| 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.478 | 0.110% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.499 | 0.102% |
| 4 | Sep 29, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | $0.507 | 0.106% |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 02, 2025 | $0.504 | 0.115% |
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