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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 10/24/2025 -
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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 1.13 points, or 1.29%, and closed at 89.01 on Friday, October 24, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -6% below 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 trend support level is at 79.61 and resistance is at 97.00. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 73.12 and reached 92.86 on July 10, 2025. XLB gained -19.74 points, or -27.00%, in 13 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (95.65) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. 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 support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 3, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 29, 2025 at 92.72 and reached 86.84 on October 10, 2025. XLB lost 5.88 points, or 6.34%, in 42 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB 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.
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 price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 3.42% on Friday. It is 53.52% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. 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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