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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 -2.91 points, or -1.91%, and closed at 149.79 on Friday, March 13, 2026. Weekly volume was 25% above 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 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -138.96 points, or -642.44%, in 878 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 130.87 and resistance is at 176.00. 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 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -33.24 points, or -26.10%, in 33 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 129.57 and resistance is at 168.43. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 27, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 160.24 and reached 149.67 on March 13, 2026. XLV lost 10.57 points, or 6.60%, in 14 days. Price is near the trend low.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 3, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.
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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