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Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU). During the week, the XLU dropped -0.85 points, or -1.90%, and closed at 43.87 on Friday, May 15, 2026. XLU was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 Long-term trend: [See XLU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 27.39 and reached 47.80 on February 27, 2026. XLU gained -20.41 points, or -74.52%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 42.88 and resistance is at 50.30. 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 uptrend had started on January 7, 2026 at 41.74 and reached 47.80 on February 27, 2026. XLU gained -6.06 points, or -14.52%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (46.53) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. XLU may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. 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 XLU weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since May 1, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLU short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on May 1, 2026 at 47.30 and reached 43.83 on May 15, 2026. XLU lost 3.47 points, or 7.34%, in 14 days. Price is near the trend low.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since May 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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.
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| Description |
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Rank |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
47.30 |
| High Date |
05/01/2026 |
| Low |
43.83 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2026 |
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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 |
47.71 |
| High Date |
04/09/2026 |
| Low |
43.83 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2026 |
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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 |
47.80 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
| Low |
43.83 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Ascending Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
47.62 |
| Support |
46.53 |
| Low |
41.74 |
| Low Date |
01/07/2026 |
| High |
47.80 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
50.30 |
| Support |
42.88 |
| Low |
27.39 |
| Low Date |
10/06/2023 |
| High |
47.80 |
| High Date |
02/27/2026 |
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