- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.79)
- Mid-to-large cap with $52.2B market cap
Stronger technical forecast for THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND ETF price after Wednesday trading
(Updated on Jul 01, 2026)
The THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND ETF price gained 2.18% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 1st Jul 2026), rising from $53.61 to $54.78. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 2.47% from a day low at $53.75 to a day high of $55.08. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.79% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 22 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 48 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.61 billion.
The ETF has broken the weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $54.78, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $57.87 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
XLF Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $53.82 and $52.46. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.69%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, June 02, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, November 07, 2025.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Golden Star
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, June 02, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, November 07, 2025.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The ETF had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, June 02, 2026 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Friday, November 07, 2025.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the ETF in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND ETF
THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND finds support from accumulated volume at $52.30 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $1.33 between high and low, or 2.47%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.55%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $51.85 (-5.35%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 19 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (XLF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 2nd
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 2nd we expect THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND to open at $54.54, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $54.40 and $55.16, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.762 (+/-1.40%) up or down from last closing price. If THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.40% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $52.30, some $2.48 (4.53%) from the current price of $54.78, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND ETF A Buy?
THE FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND holds several positive signals and has broken the weak rising trend up. As the ETF is also in great technical shape we, therefore, consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.137
Strong Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 2, 2026 - $54.54 ( 0.444%).
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XLF Performance
Trading levels for XLF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 55.87 | 1.98% |
| R2 | 55.36 | 1.06% |
| R1 | 55.04 | 0.483% |
| Price | 54.78 | |
| S1 | 54.03 | -1.37% |
| S2 | 53.71 | -1.94% |
| S3 | 53.21 | -2.87% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 54.78 | |
| S1 | 52.30 | -4.53% |
| S2 | 51.58 | -5.84% |
| S3 | 51.42 | -6.13% |
XLF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $0.187 | 0.348% |
| 2 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $0.251 | 0.510% |
| 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.191 | 0.345% |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $0.178 | 0.330% |
| 5 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.172 | 0.335% |
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