XLC - Communication Services Sector - Stock & Dividends
Exchange: USA Stocks • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US81369Y8527 • Communications
Telecom, Media, Entertainment, Wireless, Internet
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE ARCA:XLC) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Communication Services Select Industry Index. This index is comprised of companies that operate in the communication services sector, which includes industries such as diversified telecommunication services, wireless telecommunication services, media, entertainment, and interactive media & services.
The fund's investment strategy is to allocate at least 95% of its total assets to the securities that make up the index. This means that the fund's portfolio will closely mirror the composition of the index, providing investors with exposure to a broad range of communication services companies.
As a non-diversified fund, the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of securities, which can increase its risk profile. However, this approach can also provide the potential for higher returns if the selected securities perform well.
The fund's holdings may include companies that provide a wide range of communication services, such as wireless network operators, cable and satellite television providers, internet service providers, and social media platforms. By investing in the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, investors can gain exposure to the growth potential of the communication services sector, which is a critical component of modern economies.
The fund is listed on the NYSE Arca exchange under the ticker symbol XLC, making it easily accessible to investors. With its focused investment approach and diversified portfolio, the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund can be a valuable addition to a diversified investment portfolio.
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XLC ETF Overview
Market Cap in USD | 18,528m |
Category | Communications |
TER | 0.09% |
IPO / Inception | 2018-06-18 |
XLC ETF Ratings
Growth 5y | 59.5 |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend | 48.0 |
Rel. Performance vs Sector | 0.09 |
Analysts | - |
Fair Price Momentum | 94.54 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
XLC Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.96% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 1.82% |
Dividends CAGR 5y | 6.40% |
Payout Consistency | 98.3% |
XLC Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 87.5% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 96.9% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 49.5% |
CAGR 5y | 13.56% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 0.97 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 2.20 |
Alpha vs SP500 12m | 3.68 |
Beta vs SP500 5y weekly | 0.95 |
ValueRay RSI | 62.29 |
Volatility GJR Garch 1y | 12.86% |
Price / SMA 50 | 3.38% |
Price / SMA 200 | 10.06% |
Current Volume | 2079.7k |
Average Volume 20d | 3164k |
External Links for XLC ETF
Wall Street Journal • Benzinga • Yahoo Finance
Tweets
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Fund Manager Positions
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As of October 29, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 91.43 with a total of 2,079,721 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.62%, over one month by +1.58%, over three months by +8.61% and over the past year by +42.81%.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, XLC Communication Services Sector will be worth about 104.8 in October 2025. The stock is currently trading at 91.43. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.61%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 104.8 | 14.6 |