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COMM SERV SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSEARCA:XLC - NYSE Arca - US81369Y8527 - ETF - Currency: USD

101.8  -0.02 (-0.02%)

After market: 102.8 +1 (+0.98%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to XLC. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, XLC is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, XLC did better than 81% of all other stocks. On top of that, XLC also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
XLC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so XLC is performing more or less in line with the market.
XLC is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
XLC has an average volume of 5464470 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
COMM SERV SELECT SECTOR SPDR / XLC Weekly stock chart
COMM SERV SELECT SECTOR SPDR / XLC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

XLC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 101.24, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

82.93

106.36

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 99.41 to 101.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @89.80 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @87.23 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @83.77 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @103.52 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 105.31 to 105.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for XLC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for XLC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.61POSITIVEXLC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.61% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of XLC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of XLC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of XLC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)65.7NEUTRALThe RSI value for XLC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.08POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests XLC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)79.11NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for XLC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.41LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for XLC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.32NEUTRALThe ADX value for XLC suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
103.5399.593.94 (3.81%)25.00%
An entry @103.53. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @99.59. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 3.94 points, which is 3.81%.For a 0.95% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
COMM SERV SELECT SECTOR SPDR / XLC Daily stock chart

COMM SERV SELECT SECTOR SPDR

NYSEARCA:XLC (5/28/2025, 8:09:14 PM)

After market: 102.8 +1 (+0.98%)

101.8

-0.02 (-0.02%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.02%
1 Week0.17%
2 Weeks1.63%
1 Month6.7%
3 Month-0.2%
6 Month3.46%
12 Month22.27%
2 Year63.56%
3 Year69.16%
5 Year88.45%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.24
ATR(20)%1.41%
ATR Inc-5.93%
Range Today0.68
ADR(20)1.31
ADR(20)%1.29%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.61
Mansfield0.58
10 Day High102.47
10 Day Low99.6
20 Day High102.47
20 Day Low93.14
52 Week High105.58
52 Week Low81.15
CS1 End101.24
CR1 Start103.52
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.83%
DER(5)-0.98%
Volume4.01M
Volume Incr14.16%
Vol(5)4.24M
Vol(50)5.46M