Energy Select Sector SPDR(XLE)

Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for XLE · data as of Aug 14, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$61.91last close · Aug 14, 202652-week range $42.28$63.46 · 2.44% below the high

XLE Triangle Pattern

XLE is currently forming a triangle on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 14, 2026.

A triangle is a brief, tidy pause that typically continues the move higher. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $65.43 (+14.1%). Across 13,389 backtested triangles, the setup followed through 51.1% of the time, averaging +0.16R; XLE's own triangles have hit 53.8%.

DirectionBullishTarget$65.43Projected move+14.1%Breakout level$57.89

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XLE's Most Recent Triangle Trade

XLE's most recent completed triangle resolved as a loss: it broke higher on May 15, 2026 near $58.70, then was stopped out at $54.67 on Jun 17, 2026 — a -1.13R move (6.9%) over 22 sessions. Across 116 backtested triangles, this setup wins 49.1% of the time.

OutcomeLossResult-1.13REntry$58.70Exit$54.67

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How Triangles Have Performed

Win rate
51.1%
Avg return
+0.16R
Backtested trades
13,389
XLE win rate
53.8%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-14 – 2026-08-14), not a prediction.

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XLE Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on XLE's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
TriangleMay 15, 2026 @ $58.70Jun 17, 2026 @ $54.67Loss-1.13R
Rising WedgeMar 24, 2026 @ $60.15Apr 1, 2026 @ $58.97Loss-0.47R
TriangleDec 16, 2025 @ $44.83Jan 5, 2026 @ $46.89Loss-1.13R
TriangleNov 6, 2025 @ $44.24Mar 10, 2026 @ $55.60Win+10.80R
Rising WedgeOct 8, 2025 @ $44.22Oct 16, 2025 @ $42.45Win+0.79R
Rising WedgeJul 17, 2025 @ $42.83Aug 28, 2025 @ $44.95Loss-1.12R
TriangleJun 2, 2025 @ $41.53Sep 30, 2025 @ $44.67Win+2.68R
TriangleMar 3, 2025 @ $44.39Mar 20, 2025 @ $46.59Loss-1.04R
Rising WedgeNov 22, 2024 @ $48.49Dec 16, 2024 @ $43.63Loss-1.04R
Falling WedgeOct 1, 2024 @ $44.39Nov 25, 2024 @ $47.67Win+1.82R
Falling WedgeJun 14, 2024 @ $44.30Jul 18, 2024 @ $46.70Loss-1.03R
Falling WedgeMay 16, 2024 @ $47.06May 23, 2024 @ $45.62Loss-1.04R

Recent Triangles on Other Charts

XOPstopped −6.5%Aug 14, 2026VNQstopped −2.7%Aug 11, 2026APAstopped −13.1%Aug 10, 2026CVNAstopped −12.4%Aug 10, 2026

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XLE Support and Resistance Levels

Price found a floor near $54.78 about 7 weeks ago and has been climbing since. On the weekly chart, the next ceiling overhead sits near $70.15 — still about 13% away.

  • Traders commonly watch $70.15 as a target (its 161.8% extension) — think of it as a sensible next stop, not a guarantee.
  • That ceiling is the first place the climb might pause — worth watching how price behaves as it gets there.
  • There's nothing to act on here — the spot to watch was the $54.78 floor about 7 weeks ago, when price bounced there, but price has already pulled higher. What's left is the climb playing out, not a fresh starting point.

Nearest auto-detected support sits near $53.80, resistance near $61.94. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$61.94$62.50$63.46$70.15$74.87
Support
$53.80$53.70$49.99

XLE Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 14, 2026$61.37$62.11$61.25$61.91
Aug 13, 2026$60.52$61.13$60.23$61.06
Aug 12, 2026$60.47$61.17$60.34$61.03
Aug 11, 2026$59.99$61.08$59.99$60.93
Aug 10, 2026$58.19$60.21$58.10$60.18
Aug 7, 2026$57.53$58.05$57.11$57.50
Aug 6, 2026$58.39$58.56$57.58$58.16
Aug 5, 2026$58.77$58.98$57.21$57.31
Aug 4, 2026$57.70$58.72$57.13$58.52
Aug 3, 2026$58.69$59.33$58.16$58.79

XLE Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is XLE forming right now?
As of Aug 14, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a triangle on Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $65.43.
Is a triangle bullish or bearish?
The triangle detected on XLE is a bullish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $65.43. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a triangle pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the triangle family (13,389 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 51.1% of the time with an average of +0.16R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for XLE?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 14, 2026), XLE's nearest support is around $53.80 and nearest resistance around $61.94.
What is the price target if XLE's pattern breaks out?
The detected triangle has a geometry-based measured-move target of $65.43 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was XLE's closing price on Aug 14, 2026?
Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) last closed at $61.91 on Aug 14, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.