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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV gained 3.38 points, or 2.16%, and closed at 160.20 on Friday, February 27, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since November 14, 2025. Weekly volume was 14% 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 130.60 and resistance is at 175.63. 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. Price is near the trend high.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 3, 2025. 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 January 20, 2026 at 153.23 and reached 160.24 on February 27, 2026. XLV gained -7.01 points, or -4.57%, in 38 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (156.20) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 resistance line in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since February 12, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
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 has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. 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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