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Uptrend SupportArchive
- 4/5/2024 -
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Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY). During the week, the XLY dropped -5.05 points, or -2.75%, and closed at 178.84 on Friday, April 5, 2024. It was the worst weekly loss since January 5, 2024. Weekly volume was 6% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLY long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on December 28, 2022 at 126.00 and reached 185.29 on March 1, 2024. XLY gained -59.29 points, or -47.06%, in 61 weeks. The price is now at the 10.88% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLY medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 26, 2023 at 147.83 and reached 185.29 on March 1, 2024. XLY gained -37.46 points, or -25.34%, in 18 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (183.22) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. XLY may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLY weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 1, 2023. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLY short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 25, 2024 at 169.72 and reached 185.29 on March 1, 2024. XLY gained -15.57 points, or -9.17%, in 36 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (180.71) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. XLY may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLY daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is up and daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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