FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLF) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:XLF - NYSE Arca - US81369Y6059 - ETF - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, XLF scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, XLF has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that XLF is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 82% of all stocks.
XLF 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 XLF is performing more or less in line with the market.
XLF has an average volume of 50074200 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month XLF has a been trading in the 47.50 - 51.77 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Although XLF has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
More info and screens
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 48.76 to 49.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @45.39 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 43.91 to 44.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 50.91 to 51.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 52.19 to 52.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for XLF is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for XLF is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 82.06 | POSITIVE | XLF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.06% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of XLF is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of XLF is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of XLF is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.31 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for XLF is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.01 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests XLF has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 59.75 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for XLF is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.43 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for XLF suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.35 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for XLF suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
50.23
-0.06 (-0.12%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.12%
1 Week-2.05%
2 Weeks0.74%
1 Month4.1%
3 Month-1.02%
6 Month-0.99%
12 Month20.72%
2 Year58.15%
3 Year41.61%
5 Year114.57%
10 Year151.15%
15 Year320.87%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.64
ATR(20)%1.43%
ATR Inc25.26%
Range Today0.55
ADR(20)0.62
ADR(20)%1.23%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.06
Mansfield0.45
10 Day High51.77
10 Day Low49.72
20 Day High51.77
20 Day Low47.5
52 Week High52.64
52 Week Low40.37
CS1 End49.96
CR1 Start50.91
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.68%
DER(5)-0.9%
Volume33.66M
Volume Incr0.71%
Vol(5)36.07M
Vol(50)50.07M