XLB
XLB
US · Stock · NYSE/NASDAQ
$51.26
Pre-Market · NYSE/NASDAQ
AIQ Score (0-100)
57
/100
NEUTRAL
Smart Score (1-10)
7 /10
Momentum51
Value50
Quality62
Risk70
Current market regime: Neutral

In a Neutral regime, XLB's AIQ Score of 57/100 with Quality base of 62/100 and accelerating Momentum at 51/100 (Δ+18) signals mixed conviction. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure. Watch momentum trend for confirmation or fading.

Why XLB scores 57 — top signal drivers
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MACD Bullish Crossover
low-impact momentum signal at -0.1652 supporting upside conditions: MACD Bullish Crossover.
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Basic Materials·sector move·Market context unavailable.

Quick Stats

Market Cap
P/E Ratio
P/B Ratio
Dividend Yield
Beta
Volume
52W High
52W Low
Evidence Receipts + Persistence
AIQ score today
57/100
Neutral
30-day Avg AIQ
56/100
-1 vs today — trending up
Days with AIQ ≥ 60 (last 60)
21 of 60 trading days
Strongest driver
Risk 70/100 — constructive
Binding constraint
Value 50/100 — fair
7-day momentum Δ
+18 pts — accelerating
AIQ Score Change Narrative

XLB's 7-day signal profile is improving with AIQ change of +5.0 points and momentum delta of +18.0. Trend delta is +5.00, which helps frame whether the current move is accelerating or fading.

Snapshot: Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT. Baseline: 2026-07-17.

AIQ Δ7d: +5.0Momentum Δ7d: +18.0Value Δ7d: 0.0Quality Δ7d: 0.0Risk Δ7d: 0.0Trend Δ7d: +5.00
Weekly Score Historymethodology →
DateAIQMomValQualResilience
2026-07-265751506270
2026-07-185433496770
2026-07-125436486669
2026-07-056060496769
2026-06-286060496770
3 Active signals
0 Active signal conflicts
1 Bullish1 Bearish1 Neutral
Sector: Financial Services
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State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) Stock Analysis

Snapshot summary of AIQ score, trend, and risk context.

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) has an AIQ Score of 57/100 in a Neutral regime as of Jul 26, 2026. Risk is strongest at 70/100. Value is weakest at 50/100. The main conflict is that risk leads at 70/100 while value lags at 50/100.

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) carries an AIQ Score of 57 out of 100, placing it in a mixed signal regime for this snapshot. A mid-range reading typically means component signals are not fully aligned, so interpretation should focus on what is improving versus what is lagging.

Beta is 0.82, implying roughly 18% lower sensitivity than a broad market baseline. Sharpe ratio is -0.78 (negative), which frames recent return efficiency versus risk.

In the latest weekly profile, AIQ has moved +5.0 points over the last 7 days, momentum delta is +18.0, trend delta is +5.00, risk delta is 0.0. This combination is most useful for judging whether signal quality is strengthening or fading into mean reversion.

Evidence LayerPublic Evidence
Regime ContextXLB is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 57/100.
Signal ConflictThe primary conflict is that risk leads at 70/100 while value lags at 50/100.
Factor EvidenceMomentum 51/100 · Value 50/100 · Quality 62/100 · Risk 70/100
PersistenceXLB has scored AIQ 60+ in 21 of the last 60 daily snapshots. 30-day avg: 56/100. 60-day avg: 57/100.
ChecklistStatusEvidence
Factor strengthPassRisk is the strongest factor at 70/100.
TimingWaitMomentum is 51/100 with 7-day delta +18.0.
Regime fitWaitXLB is in a Neutral regime at 57/100.
Risk controlFailRisk factor is 70/100 with beta of 0.82 suggests market-like sensitivity.
ConflictWaitCurrent conflict: risk leads at 70/100 while value lags at 50/100.
AIQ 60+ snapshots: 21/60
30-snapshot avg: 56/100
60-snapshot avg: 57/100
What Changed Recently (XLB)

XLB's 7-day signal profile is improving with AIQ change of +5.0 points and momentum delta of +18.0. Trend delta is +5.00, which helps frame whether the current move is accelerating or fading.

Signal snapshot as of Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT. 7-day comparison baseline: 2026-07-17.

AIQ Δ7d: +5.0
Momentum Δ7d: +18.0
Value Δ7d: 0.0
Quality Δ7d: 0.0
Risk Δ7d: 0.0
Trend Δ7d: +5.00
MetricCurrent
AIQ Score57/100
Price$51.26
Sharpe Ratio-0.78
Beta0.82

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Portfolio Implication

XLB currently shows balanced but still concentration-sensitive risk. Beta is currently unavailable, so position sizing should be reviewed with scenario analysis.

XLB Stock FAQ

What does the XLB AIQ Score mean?

AIQ Score summarizes multiple factors for XLB, including momentum, value, quality, and risk. Higher scores generally indicate stronger combined signals, but you should still validate with your own risk tolerance.

How often is XLB data updated?

XLB quote and scoring components refresh on the platform cadence. Always confirm timestamp freshness on-page before making time-sensitive decisions.

Should I compare XLB with an index before investing?

Yes. Comparing XLB versus benchmarks like SPY or QQQ helps you separate stock-specific strength from broader market moves.

Where can I review deeper XLB fundamentals, technicals, and risk?

Use the Fundamentals, Technicals, and Risk tabs from this page to inspect driver-level metrics behind the headline score.

How the AIQ Score Is Built

Methodology, factor weights, and how to interpret score history

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