A split week for the sector SPDRs, with the Cyclicals/Discretionaries starting to sag, but Energy perking up:
The numbers as we close out the first quarter:
| Sector | Symbol | 8 Wk % Chg | 4 Wk % Chg | 1 Wk % Chg | YTD % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | XLE | +6.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% | +0.7% |
| Basic Materials | XLB | +6.2% | -0.7% | -1.3% | +1.3% |
| Financials | XLF | +5.0% | +1.9% | -1.3% | +1.2% |
| Utilities | XLU | +4.9% | +1.4% | +1.2% | +8.0% |
| Consumer Staples | XLP | +4.9% | +0.9% | +0.6% | -0.5% |
| Technology | XLK | +3.6% | -0.8% | -0.7% | +0.9% |
| Industrials | XLI | +3.4% | -0.6% | +0.2% | -0.9% |
| Health Care | XLV | +3.1% | -2.9% | -0.8% | +4.1% |
| Consumer Discretionary | XLY | +2.3% | -3.8% | -2.1% | -3.8% |
Charts courtesy of StockCharts.com
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