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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 0.73 points, or 1.44%, and closed at 51.26 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -23% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on October 18, 2024 at 48.94 and reached 46.73 on March 20, 2026. XLB lost 2.21 points, or 4.52%, in 74 weeks. The price is now at the 204.98% retracement level.
Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 54.14 and reached 46.73 on March 20, 2026. XLB lost 7.41 points, or 13.69%, in 5 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 61.8% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 24, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 23, 2026 at 50.12 and reached 51.27 on July 24, 2026. XLB gained -1.15 points, or -2.29%, in 1 days. Price is near the trend high.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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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