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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLB

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- 10/3/2025 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance line
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved above oversold areaThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger BandsPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a first positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 1.02 points, or 1.15%, and closed at 89.86 on Friday, October 3, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -8% 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 79.38 and resistance is at 96.77. 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 downtrend had started on October 18, 2024 at 97.87 and reached 73.12 on April 8, 2025. XLB lost 24.75 points, or 25.29%, in 24 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (54.06) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish 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 resistance 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 May 16, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. 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 87.68 on September 25, 2025. XLB lost 5.04 points, or 5.44%, in 27 days. The price is now at the 43.25% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. 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 September 8, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.

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.

The price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 42.76
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 60.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 46.22
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 43.01
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.31
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 54.33
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 39.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 66.50
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 58.01
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.75
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 96.77
Monthly Trendline Support 93.20
Monthly Trendline Resistance 92.62
Upper Bollinger Band 92.30
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 90.82
20 Day Moving Average 90.24
50 Day Moving Average 90.18
Price 89.86
Daily Stochastic Crossing 89.01
Lower Bollinger Band 87.66
Parabolic System 87.59
Yearly Trendline Support 79.38
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 77.57
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 87.68
Low Date 09/25/2025
High 90.34
High Date 10/03/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 92.72
High Date 08/29/2025
Low 87.68
Low Date 09/25/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 92.62
Support 93.20
Low 73.12
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 92.86
High Date 07/10/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 77.57
Support 54.06
High 97.87
High Date 10/18/2024
Low 73.12
Low Date 04/08/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 96.77
Support 79.38
Low 17.83
Low Date 03/06/2009
High 97.87
High Date 10/18/2024
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