SPDR sector ETF
XLB — Materials
Cross-pattern readings
Other SPDR ETFs
Methodology and the universe-wide rankings live at Sector RS. Regime classification at Regime Signature. Support-cluster math at Support Confluence.
Reading Materials on this desk
Materials is the smallest sector by weight and EM-exposed through commodity demand — its RS often confirms global-growth turns before the larger cyclicals. The cross-region view of this sector lives on the sector engine page; who inside the ETF is doing the work shows on the dispersion desk. Methodology: Sector RS. Research diary, not investment advice.
FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-11-10
Quick answers
What is XLB's Sector RS rank as of 2026-11-10?
As of 2026-11-10, XLB ranks #7 of 11 SPDR sectors by 63-day outperformance vs SPY, at +3.7%.
What Regime Signature quadrant is XLB in as of 2026-11-10?
As of 2026-11-10, XLB sits in the Drift-Down quadrant: slope -4.7% (annualised), realised volatility 16.4%.
Where is XLB's nearest Support Confluence cluster as of 2026-11-10?
As of 2026-11-10, the strongest Support Confluence cluster for XLB sits at $48.42, a 4-horizon agreement -8.4% from the current price.