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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 8/22/2025 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 2.15 points, or 2.39%, and closed at 92.18 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was 8% above 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 78.93 and resistance is at 96.32. 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. Price is near the trend high.
 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 above its signal line since May 16, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. 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 July 10, 2025 at 92.86 and reached 86.02 on August 1, 2025. XLB lost 6.84 points, or 7.37%, in 22 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (92.45). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. 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 resistance line in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 12, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger.
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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