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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$174.22 -5.14% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $172.28

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) earns a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence. As an exchange-traded fund, single-company GAAP gross margins, Altman-Z, and CEO Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for fund structure; its score reflects basket trend, institutional flow, and macro regime alignment.

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ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $74.00B
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As of 2026-11-03, Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $174.22 (-5.14% 1D, market cap $74.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 40 tracked ETF / Index issuers, XLK ranks #23 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the ETF / Index sector (GICS Technology Sector), XLK carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of N/A (ETF), and ROIC of N/A (ETF). By comparison, RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B) and IWM (iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $72.00B). Among the 5-stock peer group, XLK leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while XLK leads on capital efficiency (— ROIC).

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For Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), key quantitative strengths include Diversified GICS Technology Sector basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk. and Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand., while primary risk factors center on Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures. and Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
Fund (17)Whales (14)Struct (14)Macro (8)Flow (4)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.4% Base Target
$213 Bull$173 Base$135 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for XLK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY XLK SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (30% of score)

ETF liquidity & tracking efficiency ($74.00B AUM)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.3% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

ETF Open-End Share Creation/Redemption & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$190.43-1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$188.54+1.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
60
Grade C$191.00-8.8% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$174.22-0.2% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C+ (65) → D+ (57)Full Audit →
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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, XLK faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($189.45) or 200D SMA ($170.04) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($173.44) toward Bear Floor ($135.28).

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ETF / INDEX COMPOSITE — N/A FOR FUND STRUCTURE

Corporate GAAP Income Statement & Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Not Applicable to XLK

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is an exchange-traded fund / index composite rather than a single operating corporation. Single-issuer SEC Form 10-K GAAP revenue, cost of goods sold, R&D expense, Altman-Z bankruptcy score, and Piotroski 9-point accounting scores do not apply to fund structures. Use the 12M Forecast, Dividends & DRIP, and News tabs to inspect XLK price targets, distributions, and macro regime alignment.

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XLK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +7.51%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $183.5H $183.5L $174.2C $174.2VOL 19.05M
RES: $210.2SUP: $153.4SMA50: $189.5SMA200: $170.0
$207.6$189.6$171.6$153.6$135.6RES $210.2SUP $153.4$174.22026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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XLK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
ETF / Index Composite — N/A for Fund Structure

Single-issuer corporate Reverse-DCF growth hurdles do not apply to index funds or ETFs.

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on XLK today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for XLK. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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1. Head-to-Head ETF / Index Peer Comparison (XLK vs. RSP, IWM, GLD, SCHD)

Industry: GICS Technology Sector (1 Tracked Issuers)

Across 40 tracked ETF / Index securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) ranks #23 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #7 by equity capitalization ($74.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, XLK leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while XLK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with ETF composite structure and benchmark tracking. SCHD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with XLK at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
XLK ACTIVE
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
D+ 57/100 — — — -5.14% $74.00B Benchmark Subject
RSP
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
B 74/100 — — — -0.79% $74.00B /rsp-vs-xlk →
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF
C+ 66/100 — — — -1.68% $72.00B /iwm-vs-xlk →
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares Trust
D- 43/100 — — — -3.59% $82.00B /gld-vs-xlk →
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
B+ 77/100 — — — +0.48% $65.00B /schd-vs-xlk →

2. XLK ETF Structure, Technical Regime & Benchmark Role Breakdown

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND / COMPOSITE VEHICLE • NYSE

Because Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is structured as an exchange-traded fund / composite basket rather than a single operating corporation filing 10-K GAAP income statements, Roarable evaluates XLK on technical trend regime, moving-average dispersion, 52-week range positioning, relative strength (RSI-14), and secondary-market share volume liquidity. At $174.22, XLK trades vs. its 50-day SMA of $189.45 and 200-day SMA of $170.04 on daily liquidity of 19,052,106 shares.

50D SMA Level
$189.45
Medium-Term Trend Anchor
200D SMA Level
$170.04
Institutional Secular Line
52-Week Range Pos
62.0%
$126.68 – $203.25
RSI-14 Momentum
31.6
OVERSOLD (<32)
Volume Liquidity
19,052,106
AUM Cap $74.00B

3. XLK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is XLK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $174.22 (-5.14% 1D, market cap $74.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 40 tracked ETF / Index issuers, XLK ranks #23 in composite RQD confidence.

How does XLK compare to RSP and IWM in the ETF / Index sector?

Within the ETF / Index sector (GICS Technology Sector), XLK carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of N/A (ETF), and ROIC of N/A (ETF). By comparison, RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B) and IWM (iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $72.00B). Among the 5-stock peer group, XLK leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while XLK leads on capital efficiency (— ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for XLK?

For Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), key quantitative strengths include Diversified GICS Technology Sector basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk. and Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand., while primary risk factors center on Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures. and Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is XLK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

XLK last traded at $174.22 (-5.14% on volume of 19,052,106 shares), positioning the stock -8.04% below its 50-day simple moving average ($189.45) and +2.46% above its 200-day simple moving average ($170.04). Across its 52-week range of $126.68 to $203.25, XLK sits at the 62.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.6 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.3% ($166.73 to $181.71).

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How profitable is Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK)?

In ETF / Index Composite — N/A for Fund Structure, XLK converted $10.4B of revenue into a 52% gross margin, 27% operating margin, and $2.1B in free cash flow (20% FCF margin).

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XLK — Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T14:08:26Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, XLK scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward (ETF Composite Methodology)." Across the five pillars: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 18 of 20 (ROIC 0%; FCF yield 0%), Whale 13F Flow scores 14 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction scores 7 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit scores 9 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet scores 14 of 20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is the Fundamental Cash Engine, though its component metrics are reported as 0%, which limits what can be read from it directly. The weakest pillar is Insider Conviction at 7 of 20, indicating limited insider-flow support in the rating inputs. Macro Regime Fit at 9 of 20 reflects the reported Beta of 1.0, meaning the fund is reported to move in line with the broader market. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar points to a moderate balance sheet profile per the reported Altman Z, Piotroski F, and Debt/Equity figures. Taken together, the rating frames XLK as a balanced-risk, fair-reward holding rather than a high-conviction signal in either direction.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items relate to XLK:

  • Sector Update: Tech Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday (Yahoo Finance, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW), a general sector market update.
  • Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) Drops 2.93%, Breaking K (GuruFocus, RISK WATCH, RED), flagged as a risk item reporting a 2.93% decline.
  • Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100 Rises as AI Chip Rout Reverses, SanDisk Jumps 7% (TradingView, CATALYST, GREEN), reporting a reversal in an AI chip sell-off.
  • Sector Update: Tech Stocks Advance Premarket Friday (Yahoo Finance, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW), a general sector market update.
  • What's Going On With Micron Technology Stock Thursday? (Benzinga, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW), a company-specific report on a constituent.
  • Billionaire Investor Took a New Stake in Flex Ahead of Its Planned Cloud Spinoff (TradingView, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW), reporting an investor stake in a constituent.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the sector is listed as ETF / Index with supply_chain NONE, no butterfly links, and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are XLK's current underlying holdings and their index weights, and how concentrated is the fund in its largest constituents?
  • What is the fund's expense ratio, and how does it compare with alternative technology-sector exposures?
  • What do the 13F and insider data show for institutional holders of XLK, since the holders section contains no records?
  • Which reported periods of underlying performance support the Fundamental Cash Engine score of 18 of 20 when the listed ROIC and FCF yield are both 0%?
  • What drove the 2.93% decline flagged as a risk item, and is it tied to the AI chip sell-off referenced in the news section?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is XLK (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $179.51?

Welcome to the XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward (ETF Composite Methodology)) in GICS Technology Sector. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $145.40 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $179.51

Pump the brakes on XLK — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on XLK, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

TA TapeReader_Pro Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $210.03 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $179.51

XLK cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on XLK, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in GICS Technology Sector and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $179.51 (52-wk range $126.68 - $203.25), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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