Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund · XLP
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Last updated: February 26, 2026
Capital has been flowing into Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund consistently. The Flow & Accumulation Score sits at 85/100, with the 20-day Chaikin Money Flow reading 0.20 — indicating sustained buying pressure over the past month. The trend is firmly bullish — the Trend & Momentum Score reads 89/100 with all major moving averages aligned upward. The Risk Profile Score sits at 60/100, reflecting a reasonable return-to-risk balance.
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Where is money flowing?
VWAP: Above 50d ($83.66) and 200d ($80.85)
Money is flowing aggressively into Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 85/100, placing it in the Strong Accumulation category — the highest level of capital inflow the framework measures. Chaikin Money Flow at 0.20 and On-Balance Volume (flat) provide a mixed picture of flow dynamics.
What is the trend?
| MA Period | Value | Price vs MA | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-day | 88.71 | Above | +0.2% |
| 21-day | 87.16 | Above | +2.0% |
| 50-day | 82.80 | Above | +7.3% |
| 100-day | 80.06 | Above | +11.0% |
| 200-day | 79.86 | Above | +11.3% |
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund is in a strong, established uptrend. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 89/100 with price above all major moving averages in bullish alignment.
Is momentum building or fading?
Momentum is positive across all timeframes — 10-day (0.5%), 21-day (6.9%), and 63-day (16.3%) rate of change are all in positive territory — though the alignment suggests the pace of gains is stabilising rather than accelerating. RSI at 66 reflects healthy bullish momentum without reaching overbought levels — there is room for further upside before the indicator signals caution. One note of caution: the MACD histogram has turned negative despite positive rate-of-change readings — this can be an early signal that momentum is beginning to roll over.
How extended is this move?
Price sits 7.3% above the 50-day moving average, placing this extension in the 94th percentile of its historical range. The move is moderately extended — not at extremes, but above the typical range. Bollinger Band %B at 0.68 shows price in the upper half of its recent volatility range.
Where are the key levels?
$89.83 – $90.45
$79.05 – $81.07
Notable support sits at $79 — $81, 10% below, with 5 signals converging — major swing at $79, volume POC at $80, SMA-200 at $80, SMA-100 at $80, and 1 other signal. The nearest resistance reference is $90 — $90, 1% above — minor swing at $90. The volume profile shows the highest activity around $80 (Point of Control), with the 70% value area spanning $78 to $83. Price is within 1% of the 52-week high at $90.
How does this compare?
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What risk am I taking?
The risk-return profile of Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund is good. The Risk Profile Score reads 60/100 — the return adequately compensates for the risk involved, with no major red flags in the drawdown or volatility metrics. The 1-year Sortino Ratio of 0.6 is below average — returns have barely compensated for the downside volatility. The largest drawdown over the past year reached -8.5%.
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Direction Assessment
Confirmed uptrend with capital inflow
Uptrend without volume support
Capital flowing in, trend not yet established
Downtrend with capital outflow
Good risk/reward. Standard positioning appropriate.
The combined signal is strong. Both trend (89/100) and flow (85/100) are in positive territory and confirming each other — the asset is trending up with capital backing the move. The Risk Profile Score at 60/100 is adequate — the risk metrics are not a concern but are also not a standout strength.
Conclusion
Across the framework, Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund presents a constructive picture. Trend, flow, and momentum indicators are broadly aligned to the upside. The most notable signal is the flow data — with a Flow & Accumulation Score of 85/100, strong accumulation is the dominant theme. These scores update daily as new data arrives. Flipside does not predict what happens next — it shows what is happening now, grounded in the data.