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Select Sector SPDR ETFs Technical Analysis - XLBArchive
- 2/20/2026 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gave back -0.35 points, or -0.66%, and closed at 52.96 on Friday, February 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 31% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -12.10 points, or -28.78%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (45.81) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on December 10, 2025 at 43.35 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -10.79 points, or -24.89%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 51.01 and resistance is at 55.39. 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 XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly 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 weekly Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought weekly 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 12, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. 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 February 12, 2026 at 54.14 and reached 52.08 on February 17, 2026. XLB lost 2.06 points, or 3.80%, in 5 days. The price is now at the 42.72% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
| Low |
52.08 |
| Low Date |
02/17/2026 |
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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 |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
| Low |
52.08 |
| Low Date |
02/17/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
55.39 |
| Support |
51.01 |
| Low |
43.35 |
| Low Date |
12/10/2025 |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
47.94 |
| Support |
45.81 |
| Low |
42.04 |
| Low Date |
11/04/2025 |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Low |
36.56 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
54.14 |
| High Date |
02/12/2026 |
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