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XLE – SPDR Energy Select Sector ETF Elliott Wave analysis [Video]

XLE – SPDR Energy Select Sector ETF Elliott Wave analysis

Daily chart Overview (one-day)

  • Function: Major Trend.

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse Wave.

  • Current Position: Wave i of (iii).

  • Direction: Uptrend.

  • Invalidation Level: $84.03.

Details:

  • The rally in wave (iii) is in its early stages, with wave i nearing completion.

  • pullback in wave ii is expected next, offering a solid buying opportunity.

  • The strongest movewave iii of (iii), is still ahead, making XLE a high-priority ETF to monitor.

Four-hour chart overview (four-hour)

  • Function: Major Trend.

  • Mode: Motive.

  • Structure: Impulse.

  • Current Position: Wave [5] of i.

  • Direction: Uptrend.

  • Invalidation level: $91.97.

Details:

  • The fifth wave is active and pushing toward the completion of wave i in the larger bullish cycle.

  • This phase presents a short-term entry point for intraday traders.

  • The $94.29 high is expected to be broken by the ongoing wave [5] advance.

Conclusion

  • The wave i rally is close to finishing, and the next retracement (wave ii) may create a prime long entry.

  • The $96.00 level is seen as the likely cap for the wave i advance.

  • ETF traders should watch closely, as this presents an attractive long setup.

  • Traders must remain cautious by respecting Elliott Wave rules and monitoring key invalidation points to avoid potential losses.

XLE – SPDR Energy Select Sector ETF Elliott Wave analysis [Video]

Author

Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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