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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV climbed 1.48 points, or 0.92%, and closed at 162.57 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -47% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 6, 2009 at 21.63 and reached 165.61 on July 7, 2026. XLV gained -143.98 points, or -665.65%, in 904 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 133.25 and resistance is at 179.32. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 127.35 and reached 165.61 on July 7, 2026. XLV gained -38.26 points, or -30.04%, in 59 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 145.61 and resistance is at 167.69. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 12, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLV short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 21, 2026 at 157.23 and reached 163.25 on July 24, 2026. XLV gained -6.02 points, or -3.83%, in 3 days. The price is now at the 11.30% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 13, 2026.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward 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.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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.
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