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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 3/27/2026 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 1.93 points, or 4.11%, and closed at 48.91 on Friday, March 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 8% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 36.56 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -17.58 points, or -48.09%, in 44 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 45.74 and resistance is at 55.68. 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 XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -12.10 points, or -28.78%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 46.99 and resistance is at 56.73. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 March 20, 2026 at 46.73 and reached 49.73 on March 26, 2026. XLB gained -3.00 points, or -6.42%, in 6 days. The price is now at the 27.33% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 19, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
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.
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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