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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth consecutive positive week for the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP). During the week, the XLP gained 1.47 points, or 1.89%, and closed at 79.37 on Friday, November 28, 2025. Weekly volume was 8% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLP long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 65.18 and reached 84.53 on September 16, 2024. XLP gained -19.35 points, or -29.69%, in 49 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (80.10) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLP medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 20, 2025 at 83.90 and reached 75.16 on November 6, 2025. XLP lost 8.74 points, or 10.42%, in 11 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (73.80) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. XLP may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 XLP weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 22, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLP short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on November 6, 2025 at 75.16 and reached 79.39 on November 28, 2025. XLP gained -4.23 points, or -5.63%, in 22 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (76.91) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLP daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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 daily MACD line is above its signal line since November 11, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. 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.
 Candlestick pattern: [See XLP candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Advance Block Candlestick pattern. This pattern occurs in an uptrend; it is not a top reversal pattern, but it might precede a meaningful price decline. The reliability of the Bearish Advance Block pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Advance Block Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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