The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
60% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 115 | Existing positions closed: 72
3% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 398 | Existing positions reduced: 387
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,039 [Q4 2024] → 1,048 (+9) [Q1 2025]
0.46% less ownership
Funds ownership: 84.13% [Q4 2024] → 83.67% (-0.46%) [Q1 2025]
1% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $348M | Put options by funds: $350M
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.6B [Q4 2024] → $17.1B (-$497M) [Q1 2025]
9% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 56 [Q4 2024] → 51 (-5) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLC.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 days 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.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Final Trade: ASML, XYZ, XLC, NVO
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
XLC: The Valuation And Technicals Lining Up After The 20% Plunge (Rating Upgrade)
I am upgrading the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF Fund from a hold to a buy, due to compelling valuation and technical indicators suggesting a near-term bottom. XLC's valuation is attractive at 17x forward earnings, significantly below its 5-year average, and its technicals indicate potential support around the $82-$83 zone. XLC is heavily weighted towards megacaps like GOOG, META, and NFLX, which command 35% of the portfolio, making their fundamentals and technicals crucial.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Inside Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on Sector ETFs
What you need to know about Trump tariffs and its impact on sector ETFs.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
3 Communication Services Funds to Boost Your Portfolio
FBMPX, FGDMX and PRMTX are three communication services funds one can invest in this year, with the sector continuing to resist the market's downside.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Trump Tariffs & Retaliatory Moves Put These ETF Areas in Focus
A second round of tariffs imposed on Canada, China and Mexico by President Donald Trump takes effect today. These ETF areas would be impacted.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
5 Sector ETFs Walk a Tightrope Amid Trade Tensions
These sectors and their related stocks and ETFs could be under the spotlight amid the escalating trade tensions.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Will 2025 See Slowing AI Investments in Big Tech? ETFs in Focus
With the AI race intensifying, concerns about AI monetization by U.S. tech giants are emerging fast.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
ETFs to Play as Markets Rebound After DeepSeek Sell-Off
Wall Street staged a rebound on Tuesday after the DeepSeek--ed sell-off.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
XLC: 2025 Could Be Third Consecutive Year Of Lofty Return For Communication Services Sector
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF Fund is poised for significant returns due to strong earnings growth, cheap valuations, and diversification. The communication services sector, led by Meta, Alphabet, and Netflix, is expected to benefit from increased internet usage, AI technology, and economic trends in 2025. XLC offers a balanced portfolio of growth and defensive stocks, with lower downside risk and higher risk-adjusted returns compared to peers.
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