Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund · XLB
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Last updated: February 26, 2026
Capital has been flowing into Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund consistently. The Flow & Accumulation Score sits at 80/100, with the 20-day Chaikin Money Flow reading 0.25 — indicating sustained buying pressure over the past month. The broader trend remains positive, with the Trend & Momentum Score at 78/100, though not at its strongest. The Risk Profile Score sits at 67/100, reflecting a reasonable return-to-risk balance.
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Where is money flowing?
VWAP: Above 50d ($49.84), below 200d ($66.07)
Money is flowing aggressively into Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 80/100, placing it in the Strong Accumulation category — the highest level of capital inflow the framework measures. Chaikin Money Flow at 0.25 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 | 53.00 | Below | -0.0% |
| 21-day | 52.01 | Above | +1.9% |
| 50-day | 49.21 | Above | +7.7% |
| 100-day | 46.42 | Above | +14.2% |
| 200-day | 45.29 | Above | +17.0% |
The trend in Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund is positive. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 78/100, with price above the key 50-day and 200-day moving averages — the intermediate and long-term trend structure is intact.
Is momentum building or fading?
Short-term momentum is fading even as the longer-term trend remains positive. The 10-day rate of change has turned negative (-1.2%) while the 63-day (23.1%) remains positive — a pattern that often signals a pullback within an uptrend. RSI at 64 reflects healthy bullish momentum without reaching overbought levels — there is room for further upside before the indicator signals caution.
How extended is this move?
Price sits 7.7% above the 50-day moving average, placing this extension in the 88th percentile of its historical range. The move is moderately extended — not at extremes, but above the typical range. Bollinger Band %B at 0.66 shows price in the upper half of its recent volatility range.
Where are the key levels?
$88.14 – $96.33
$44.87 – $46.66
The nearest support reference is $45 — $47, 14% below — SMA-200 at $45, SMA-100 at $46, and minor swing at $45. Overhead, a strong resistance cluster at $88 — $96 (73% above) needs to clear — double top at $90, major swing at $90, double top at $90, double top at $91, and 13 other signals. The volume Point of Control over the past year sits at $89, where the most trading activity occurred — a significant level if price revisits that area. The 52-week high at $93 sits 75% above, with price at the 19% mark of its annual range.
How does this compare?
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What risk am I taking?
The risk-return profile of Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund is good. The Risk Profile Score reads 67/100 — 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 1.3 is acceptable — returns have been reasonable relative to the downside experienced. The largest drawdown over the past year was -15.9%.
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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 (78/100) and flow (80/100) are in positive territory and confirming each other — the asset is trending up with capital backing the move. The Risk Profile Score at 67/100 is adequate — the risk metrics are not a concern but are also not a standout strength.
Conclusion
Across the framework, Materials 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 80/100, 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.