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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 3/20/2026 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB dropped -2.21 points, or -4.49%, and closed at 46.98 on Friday, March 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 31% 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 price is now at the 40.73% retracement level.
 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 price is near the trend support (46.81) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 12, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. 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 February 27, 2026 at 53.49 and reached 46.73 on March 20, 2026. XLB lost 6.76 points, or 12.64%, in 21 days. Price is near the trend low.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold while Relative Strength Index is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold daily Relative Strength Index. 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 19, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 121.73% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high 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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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
53.49 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
| Low |
46.73 |
| Low Date |
03/20/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
53.75 |
| High Date |
02/25/2026 |
| Low |
46.73 |
| Low Date |
03/20/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
| Low |
46.73 |
| Low Date |
03/20/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Test Support |
| Resistance |
56.03 |
| Support |
46.81 |
| Low |
42.04 |
| Low Date |
11/04/2025 |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Low |
36.56 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
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