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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 7/3/2025 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 3.48 points, or 3.96%, and closed at 91.37 on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Weekly volume was 11% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 6, 2009 at 17.83 and reached 97.87 on October 18, 2024. XLB gained -80.04 points, or -448.91%, in 815 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (72.96) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 18, 2024 at 97.87 and reached 73.12 on April 8, 2025. XLB lost 24.75 points, or 25.29%, in 24 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (63.98) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. XLB may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought 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 May 16, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on June 23, 2025 at 85.54 and reached 91.69 on July 3, 2025. XLB gained -6.15 points, or -7.19%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 5.20% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
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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| Description |
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Rank |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
85.54 |
| Low Date |
06/23/2025 |
| High |
91.69 |
| High Date |
07/03/2025 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
73.12 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
91.69 |
| High Date |
07/03/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
83.01 |
| Support |
63.98 |
| High |
97.87 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
| Low |
73.12 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Support |
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| Low |
66.85 |
| Low Date |
09/27/2022 |
| High |
97.87 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
88.69 |
| Support |
72.96 |
| Low |
17.83 |
| Low Date |
03/06/2009 |
| High |
97.87 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
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