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- 10/17/2025 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 1.03 points, or 1.19%, and closed at 87.88 on Friday, October 17, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since August 22, 2025. XLB was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 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 79.53 and resistance is at 96.92. 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. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (94.84) 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 3, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. 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 86.84 on October 10, 2025. XLB lost 5.88 points, or 6.34%, in 42 days. The price is now at the 17.69% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since October 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.
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| Description |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
92.72 |
| High Date |
08/29/2025 |
| Low |
86.84 |
| Low Date |
10/10/2025 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
92.86 |
| High Date |
07/10/2025 |
| Low |
86.02 |
| Low Date |
08/01/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Ascending Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
92.58 |
| Support |
94.84 |
| Low |
73.12 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
92.86 |
| High Date |
07/10/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
97.87 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
| Low |
73.12 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
96.92 |
| Support |
79.53 |
| Low |
17.83 |
| Low Date |
03/06/2009 |
| High |
97.87 |
| High Date |
10/18/2024 |
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