The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR FundXLC
XLC
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
79% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 129 | Existing positions closed: 72
22% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.1B [Q1] → $20.9B (+$3.84B) [Q2]
19% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 442 | Existing positions reduced: 371
16% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 51 [Q1] → 59 (+8) [Q2]
4.01% more ownership
Funds ownership: 83.73% [Q1] → 87.74% (+4.01%) [Q2]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,058 [Q1] → 1,081 (+23) [Q2]
13% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $162M | Put options by funds: $186M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLC.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about XLC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Benzinga
1 week ago
Bond ETFs Outshine Equities In Weekly Flows As Rate Cut Bets Build
U.S.-listed ETFs attracted nearly $19 billion during the week ended Aug. 8, with fixed income approaches decisively leading investor allocations, according to data from Etf.com.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Most-Loved ETFs of Last Week
ETFs saw $19B in inflows last week, led by fixed income, with XLC, VOO, IVV, VCSH and SGOV topping the asset creation list.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
July 2025's Innovative ETF Launches
July U.S. ETFs saw gains in both flows and AUM as well as another elevated round of launches. In the tidal wave of funds coming to market, a few ETF strategies stand out for their innovation or for notable opportunities they provide.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
The S&P 500 hit record highs multiple times in late July 2025. While investors seeking capital appreciation should be thrilled, those wanting income from their equity investments are likely a little disappointed.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Communication ETFs Speak to Investors After Latest Earnings
Wednesday, July 23 came and went with another spate of earnings to report. While the still-hot theme of artificial intelligence (AI) living through big tech earnings may grab headlines, the communications sector specifically may also speak to investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
A Historic Opportunity For REIT Investors
Today's market reminds us of 1999 in many ways. REITs were hated. Tech was loved. But afterward, REITs strongly outperformed. Here's why it could happen again.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
XLC: Even The Dogs Are Rallying
XLC is outperforming in 2024, with broad-based rallies beyond just mega-cap names like Alphabet, Meta, and Netflix. The sector's diverse composition and reasonable valuation (P/E ~18) provide room for multiple expansion and continued outperformance. Recent earnings and macro trends suggest markets were too pessimistic, and the economic backdrop supports further gains for XLC.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs of 1H25 Poised to Stay Strong in 2H
Top ETFs like ITA, SOCL, GRID, XLC and XLI soared in 1H25 and are displaying signals for a strong 2H rally.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 months ago
ETF Edge: Growing Middle East tensions, mitigating risk and contrarian ETF plays
Matt Bartolini, State Street Head of SPDR Americas Research and John Davi, Astoria Portfolio Advisors CIO, sit down with CNBC's Dominic Chu to discuss how ETF investors are reacting to growing Middle East tensions
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Never Bet Against America? I'm Considering It With This International ETF
The U.S. remains the dominant global economic power, but ongoing trade tensions may threaten its long-term leadership. I continue to invest in American businesses, but believe diversifying internationally is prudent for long-term wealth building. Uncertainty from U.S. trade policies could prompt other nations to unify and reduce reliance on America, shifting global dynamics.
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