January's Select SPDR ETF Sector Review
A look back on January's Select SPDR ETF Sectors performance through technical analysis.
See December's Select SPDR ETF Sector Review for the New Year HERE!
Performance results; January 9, 2013- February 1, 2013.
Consumer Discretionary (XLY)
XLY made a significant breakout over $48 in our last analysis, and is up 3.85% in the month of January. Since then price has continued upwards to find new resistance at $51. $48 should act as new support.
Consumer Staples (XLP)
XLP is up 4.56% in January, and has broken out over the $36 resistance, which should act as new support going forward.
Energy (XLE)
Energy has been the best performer in January, up 7.15%. Since our last analysis XLE has risen $6 from $72.27 to $78, breaking through the $76 resistance. Next resistance is at $79.
Financials (XLF)
Financials have continued their uptrend rising 3.88% in January. Negative divergence has failed and price should continue its upward momentum. Support at $16.
Health Care (XLV)
The Health Care sector has continued to be a leader, posting the 3rd highest percentage gain during January up 4.24%. Support at $41. Price has entered into overbought territory on the RSI above 70.
Industrials (XLI)
Industrials have seen a 3.66% gain in January, after breaking out of the ascending triangle formation noted in our past analysis. $39 was brief resistance during the month and may act as support in the future.
Materials (XLB)
Materials have broken out yet again over the $39.50 resistance, which has now turned support. XLB is up only a small percentage, 1.54% during January.