Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund · XLU
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Last updated: February 26, 2026
Capital has been flowing into Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund consistently. The Flow & Accumulation Score sits at 84/100, with the 20-day Chaikin Money Flow reading 0.14 — indicating sustained buying pressure over the past month. The trend is firmly bullish — the Trend & Momentum Score reads 85/100 with all major moving averages aligned upward. One thing to note: RSI at 73 indicates momentum is in overbought territory, which historically tends to precede a pause or pullback, even in strong trends.
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Where is money flowing?
VWAP: Above 50d ($43.86), below 200d ($62.84)
Money is flowing aggressively into Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund. The Flow & Accumulation Score reads 84/100, placing it in the Strong Accumulation category — the highest level of capital inflow the framework measures. Chaikin Money Flow at 0.14 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 | 46.46 | Above | +1.5% |
| 21-day | 44.87 | Above | +5.2% |
| 50-day | 43.66 | Above | +8.1% |
| 100-day | 43.98 | Above | +7.3% |
| 200-day | 42.54 | Above | +10.9% |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund is in a strong, established uptrend. The Trend & Momentum Score reads 85/100 with price above all major moving averages in bullish alignment.
Is momentum building or fading?
Momentum is positive across all timeframes — 10-day (5.8%), 21-day (8.6%), and 63-day (6.6%) rate of change are all in positive territory — though the alignment suggests the pace of gains is stabilising rather than accelerating. RSI at 73 is in overbought territory — while this confirms strong upward momentum, readings above 70 historically tend to precede pauses or pullbacks. The MACD histogram is positive, confirming the momentum picture — trend strength and directional indicators are in agreement.
How extended is this move?
Price sits 8.1% above the 50-day moving average, placing this extension in the 99th percentile of its historical range. The move is moderately extended — not at extremes, but above the typical range. Within the Bollinger Bands, price sits near the upper band (%B at 0.83) — in the upper range of recent volatility, suggesting the short-term move is approaching its statistical limits.
Where are the key levels?
$80.17 – $83.77
$41.38 – $45.08
The strongest support zone is $41 — $45, 9% below current price, where 8 independent signals converge — double bottom at $42, major swing at $42, volume POC at $43, SMA-200 at $43, and 4 other signals. Resistance sits at $80 — $84, 74% above — major swing at $81, double top at $81, major swing at $82, double top at $83, and 2 other signals. The volume profile shows the highest activity around $43 (Point of Control), with the 70% value area spanning $42 to $85. The 52-week high at $94 sits 99% above, with price at the 10% mark of its annual range.
How does this compare?
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What risk am I taking?
The risk-return profile of Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund is good. The Risk Profile Score reads 77/100 — 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 1.5 is acceptable — returns have been reasonable relative to the downside experienced. The largest drawdown over the past year was -9.2%.
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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 (85/100) and flow (84/100) are in positive territory and confirming each other — the asset is trending up with capital backing the move. The Risk Profile Score at 77/100 supports the positive reading — the return-to-risk trade-off is favourable, meaning the strength is being delivered with contained downside.
Conclusion
Across the framework, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund presents a constructive picture with one caveat — the move is extended. Trend, flow, and momentum are aligned, but the distance from key moving averages suggests some consolidation may be due. The most notable signal is the flow data — with a Flow & Accumulation Score of 84/100, 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. The combination of a strong trend, elevated RSI, and significant extension means this is a healthy uptrend at a point where short-term caution is historically warranted.