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- 4/24/2026 -
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV dropped -4.62 points, or -3.10%, and closed at 144.18 on Friday, April 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -39% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLV long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 6, 2009 at 21.63 and reached 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -138.96 points, or -642.44%, in 878 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 131.62 and resistance is at 177.06. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 127.35 and reached 160.59 on January 7, 2026. XLV gained -33.24 points, or -26.10%, in 33 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 129.88 and resistance is at 173.49. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range and 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 and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 27, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 9, 2026 at 150.22 and reached 143.68 on April 24, 2026. XLV lost 6.54 points, or 4.35%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 7.65% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV 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.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
The price touches the lower 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.
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| Description |
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Rank |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
150.22 |
| High Date |
04/09/2026 |
| Low |
143.68 |
| Low Date |
04/24/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
143.07 |
| Low Date |
03/27/2026 |
| High |
150.22 |
| High Date |
04/09/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
159.85 |
| Support |
138.96 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
| Low |
143.07 |
| Low Date |
03/27/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
173.49 |
| Support |
129.88 |
| Low |
127.35 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
177.06 |
| Support |
131.62 |
| Low |
21.63 |
| Low Date |
03/06/2009 |
| High |
160.59 |
| High Date |
01/07/2026 |
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