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Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU). During the week, the XLU gained 1.40 points, or 3.02%, and closed at 47.73 on Friday, February 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 35% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 27.39 and reached 47.80 on February 27, 2026. XLU gained -20.41 points, or -74.52%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 41.61 and resistance is at 49.03. 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 XLU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 7, 2026 at 41.74 and reached 47.80 on February 27, 2026. XLU gained -6.06 points, or -14.52%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 43.24 and resistance is at 48.41. A Broadening Ascending 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought 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 February 13, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLU short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on February 18, 2026 at 45.51 and reached 47.80 on February 27, 2026. XLU gained -2.29 points, or -5.03%, in 9 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range are overbought while Lane's Stochastic is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. 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. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Relative Strength Index help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 8, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands (14.25%) is close to one year high (11.57%). It is 160.82% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a sell signal for the option traders. 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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