State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Here’s whether State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+1.81% over 10 days); strong 1-year return of +27.9%; 3-month momentum positive (+8.5%). Concerns: RSI 72 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 0.5% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
SPY is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($696.68) and 200-day ($678.85) moving averages. With an RSI of 71.8, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return stands at +27.9%.