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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 12/19/2025 -
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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 climbed 0.22 points, or 0.49%, and closed at 45.37 on Friday, December 19, 2025. Weekly volume was -22% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on July 10, 2025 at 46.43 and reached 42.04 on November 4, 2025. XLB lost 4.39 points, or 9.46%, in 16 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 41.56 and resistance is at 46.20. A Broadening Descending 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 Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 45.63 on December 18, 2025. XLB gained -3.59 points, or -8.54%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 7.24% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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 December 10, 2025 at 43.35 and reached 45.63 on December 18, 2025. XLB gained -2.28 points, or -5.26%, in 8 days. The price is now at the 11.40% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily 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 and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since November 20, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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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