XLC:NYE-Communication Services Select Sector SPDR® Fund (USD)

ETF | Communications |

Last Closing

USD 93.77

Change

+1.84 (+2.00)%

Market Cap

USD 19.13B

Volume

3.04M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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About

Normally, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The fund is non-diversified.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2025-04-24 )

Largest Industry Peers for Communications

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
VOX Vanguard Communication Service..

+2.95 (+2.08%)

USD 4.00B
FCOM Fidelity® MSCI Communication ..

+1.09 (+2.03%)

USD 1.28B
XTL SPDR® S&P Telecom ETF

+2.52 (+2.73%)

USD 0.10B
IXP iShares Global Comm Services E..

+1.65 (+1.73%)

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ETFs Containing XLC

AESR Anfield U.S. Equity Secto.. 23.40 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+1.38%)

USD 0.13B
RHRX Starboard Investment Trus.. 17.50 % 0.00 %

+0.30 (+1.38%)

USD 0.01B
TACK Fairlead Tactical Sector .. 12.26 % 0.00 %

+0.25 (+1.38%)

USD 0.21B
MSSS Northern Lights Fund Trus.. 9.68 % 0.00 %

+0.52 (+1.38%)

USD 0.10B
PSTR PeakShares Sector Rotatio.. 7.58 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+1.38%)

USD 0.02B
MAPP Harbor ETF Trust 6.56 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+1.38%)

USD 4.28M
PRAE Northern Lights Fund Trus.. 2.85 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+1.38%)

USD 7.80M
EQL ALPS Equal Sector Weight .. 0.00 % 0.15 %

+0.54 (+1.38%)

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FUT:CA 0.00 % 0.81 %

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EQL ALPS Equal Sector Weight .. 0.00 % 0.26 %

+0.54 (+1.38%)

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EQL ALPS Equal Sector Weight .. 0.00 % 0.26 %

+0.54 (+1.38%)

N/A
XLSR SPDR® SSGA U.S. Sector R.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+1.03 (+1.38%)

USD 0.63B
USHG 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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LCR Managed Portfolio Series 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.34 (+1.38%)

USD 0.07B
SSUS Day Hagan/Ned Davis Resea.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.59 (+1.38%)

USD 0.50B
QPX AdvisorShares Q Dynamic G.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.81 (+1.38%)

USD 0.02B
AGOX Adaptive Alpha Opportunit.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.65 (+1.38%)

USD 0.28B
RSPY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Communications) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.14% 80% B- 51% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -3.14% 80% B- 48% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.28% 80% B- 87% B+
Dividend Return 0.63% 60% D- 10% F
Total Return 20.91% 80% B- 86% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 92.70% 100% F 73% C
Dividend Return 5.65% 60% D- 11% F
Total Return 98.36% 100% F 68% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.07% 100% F 77% C+
Dividend Return 14.86% 100% F 75% C
Total Return 0.78% 60% D- 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.18% 20% F 33% F
Risk Adjusted Return 50.90% 100% F 65% D
Market Capitalization 19.13B 100% F 91% A-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.