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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 12/12/2025 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 1.06 points, or 2.40%, and closed at 45.15 on Friday, December 12, 2025. Weekly volume was -11% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on October 18, 2024 at 48.94 and reached 36.56 on April 8, 2025. XLB lost 12.38 points, or 25.30%, in 24 weeks. The price is now at the 69.39% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-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 41.64 and resistance is at 46.21. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 3, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. 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 45.58 on December 12, 2025. XLB gained -2.23 points, or -5.14%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 19.28% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Daily MACD has bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since November 20, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
43.35 |
| Low Date |
12/10/2025 |
| High |
45.58 |
| High Date |
12/12/2025 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
42.04 |
| Low Date |
11/04/2025 |
| High |
45.58 |
| High Date |
12/12/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
46.21 |
| Support |
41.64 |
| High |
46.43 |
| High Date |
07/10/2025 |
| Low |
42.04 |
| Low Date |
11/04/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
36.56 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
46.43 |
| High Date |
07/10/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
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| High |
48.94 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
| Low |
36.56 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
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