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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV). During the week, the XLV gained 4.63 points, or 2.79%, and closed at 170.81 on Friday, October 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 21, 2026. Weekly volume was -27% 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 176.60 on August 19, 2026. XLV gained -154.97 points, or -716.46%, in 910 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 134.66 and resistance is at 181.29. 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 April 29, 2026 at 141.97 and reached 176.60 on August 19, 2026. XLV gained -34.63 points, or -24.39%, in 16 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (170.09) 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 12, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. 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 September 28, 2026 at 171.87 and reached 165.19 on October 8, 2026. XLV lost 6.68 points, or 3.89%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 84.13% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (3.4%) is close to one year low (3.30%). It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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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