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- 10/17/2025 -
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP). During the week, the XLP gained 1.63 points, or 2.09%, and closed at 79.73 on Friday, October 17, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since August 8, 2025. XLP was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 Long-term trend: [See XLP long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 65.18 and reached 84.53 on September 16, 2024. XLP gained -19.35 points, or -29.69%, in 49 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (80.40) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLP medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 75.61 and reached 83.90 on August 20, 2025. XLP gained -8.29 points, or -10.96%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (82.50) 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 XLP 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 August 22, 2025. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLP short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 7, 2025 at 77.16 and reached 79.78 on October 17, 2025. XLP gained -2.62 points, or -3.40%, in 10 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLP daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 6, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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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