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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV dropped -4.52 points, or -2.65%, and closed at 166.18 on Friday, October 2, 2026. Weekly volume was -23% 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 176.60 on August 19, 2026. XLV gained -154.97 points, or -716.46%, in 910 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 134.53 and resistance is at 181.11. 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 April 29, 2026 at 141.97 and reached 176.60 on August 19, 2026. XLV gained -34.63 points, or -24.39%, in 16 weeks. The price is now at the 30.09% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 12, 2026. 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 XLV short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on September 11, 2026 at 165.11 and reached 171.87 on September 28, 2026. XLV gained -6.76 points, or -4.09%, in 17 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV 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 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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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