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Vanguard Energy ETF adds 2.8% and hugs the highs again, but the buy signal is losing steam

Vanguard Energy ETF climbs 2.8% and moves back within a step of its record highs for the second time in a few weeks. The energy sector is pushing higher and the weekly MACD stays above Signal, but the buy signal is showing its first signs of fading.

Vanguard Energy ETF adds 2.8% and hugs the highs again, but the buy signal is losing steam
US Energy ETF · Week 5 of an open buy

Vanguard Energy ETF adds 2.8% and hugs the highs again, but the buy signal is losing steam

August 21, 2026

Our view last week

Vanguard Energy ETF climbs 7.6% this week and moves back within reach of its record highs, with just 2.6% of room left to run. The energy sector is pushing the same way, and the weekly MACD has just crossed above its Signal line. Two caution flags remain: contracting volume and fading buyer dominance. A week ago the picture was one of pullback; the trade is now back in profit, up 7.3%.

This week's summary

Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) closes the week up 2.8% and moves back within a step of its record highs, with just 1.4% of room left to the top. It's the second attempt in a few weeks: the price already tested that area once without breaking through. The energy sector is pushing the same way and the weekly MACD stays above its Signal line, but volume remains light and the buy signal is showing its first signs of fading.
Open BUY ·5th week from start ·US stocks ·T1 ★ See Gold version →
IQS Phase
68
in tension
Signal Strength
47
medium · weak
Sizing
REDUCED
Ranking
#91 / 167
US stocks in progress
Trade P&L %
+10.32%
from signal to date, no stop loss

Chart · Weekly — EMA50 · MACD · VWAP

Weekly chart · EMA50 · MACD · VWAP · Source: TradingView
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Rank position

ranks 91st among the 167 Longs already running for US stocks in our ranking, with a signal strength of 47 out of 100.

Sector context

SectorETF Settoriale
Benchmark ETFXLE
Sector regimein strong phase
Performanceweekly +2.79% · monthly +7.50%

VDE belongs to the etf settoriale sector (reference ETF XLE). The sector is classified in strong phase according to our weekly reading.

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