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- 4/10/2026 -
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV climbed 0.50 points, or 0.34%, and closed at 147.31 on Friday, April 10, 2026. Weekly volume was -42% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 6, 2009 at 21.63 and reached 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -138.96 points, or -642.44%, in 878 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 131.36 and resistance is at 176.69. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 127.35 and reached 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -33.24 points, or -26.10%, in 33 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 129.77 and resistance is at 171.74. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Lane's Stochastic. 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 weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 27, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See XLV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 27, 2026 at 160.24 and reached 143.07 on March 27, 2026. XLV lost 17.17 points, or 10.72%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 145.26 and resistance is at 150.69. 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 short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 31, 2026.
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| Description |
Name |
Rank |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Low |
143.07 |
| Low Date |
03/27/2026 |
| High |
150.22 |
| High Date |
04/09/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
150.69 |
| Support |
145.26 |
| High |
160.24 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
| Low |
143.07 |
| Low Date |
03/27/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
159.95 |
| Support |
141.12 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
| Low |
143.07 |
| Low Date |
03/27/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
171.74 |
| Support |
129.77 |
| Low |
127.35 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
176.69 |
| Support |
131.36 |
| Low |
21.63 |
| Low Date |
03/06/2009 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
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