- 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 Extended Market Index Fund ETF upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Thursday trading session
(Updated on Jun 18, 2026)
The Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF price gained 1.56% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $237.37 to $241.07. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.06% from a day low at $238.72 to a day high of $241.26. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.5% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 150 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 763 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $183.86 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 $243.00 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 17.16% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $270.15 and $284.70 at the end of this 3-month period.
VXF Signals & Forecast
The Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund 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 $237.88 and $232.29. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. 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, June 15, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.0995%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund finds support from accumulated volume at $239.87 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 $2.54 between high and low, or 1.06%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.49%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $231.63 (-3.91%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (VXF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF Shares to open at $240.35, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $238.84 and $243.30, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.46 (+/-1.87%) up or down from last closing price. If Vanguard Extended Market 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 resistance from accumulated volume at $241.31 (0.10%) than the support at $239.87 (0.50%), 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 Extended Market 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 Extended Market Index Fund 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:
4.422
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $240.35 ( 0.299%).
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VXF Performance
Trading levels for VXF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 242.88 | 0.752% |
| R2 | 241.91 | 0.351% |
| R1 | 241.32 | 0.102% |
| Price | 241.07 | |
| S1 | 239.38 | -0.701% |
| S2 | 238.78 | -0.95% |
| S3 | 237.81 | -1.35% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 241.31 | 0.0996% |
| Price | 241.07 | |
| S1 | 239.87 | -0.498% |
| S2 | 206.36 | -14.40% |
| S3 | 206.14 | -14.49% |
VXF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.655 | 0.317% |
| 2 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.656 | 0.306% |
| 3 | Jan 20, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.577 | 0.276% |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.534 | 0.277% |
| 5 | Jan 20, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.613 | 0.347% |
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