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Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU). During the week, the XLU gained 0.69 points, or 1.62%, and closed at 43.25 on Friday, January 30, 2026. Weekly volume was 19% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 27.39 and reached 46.89 on October 16, 2025. XLU gained -19.50 points, or -71.19%, in 105 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 40.29 and resistance is at 48.40. 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 XLU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 16, 2025 at 46.89 and reached 41.74 on January 7, 2026. XLU lost 5.15 points, or 10.98%, in 11 weeks. The price is now at the 29.32% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since November 21, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLU short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 23, 2026 at 42.30 and reached 43.77 on January 29, 2026. XLU gained -1.47 points, or -3.48%, in 6 days. The price is now at the 35.37% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 8, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
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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