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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 1.80 points, or 1.16%, and closed at 157.31 on Friday, January 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since November 28, 2025. Weekly volume was 37% 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 129.74 and resistance is at 174.43. 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 price is now at the 9.87% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Weekly Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Relative Strength Index, Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. 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, Relative Strength Index and 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. 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 December 9, 2025 at 149.85 and reached 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -10.74 points, or -7.17%, in 29 days. The price is now at the 30.54% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
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