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State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.03% | -1.51% | -1.47% | +24.76% | +107.31% | +58.69% |
| Flows | +$521M | -$1.26B | -$1.31B | +$670M | +$2.19B | +$3.27B |
Characteristics
The State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund is built to track the Communication Services Select Sector TR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 23 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 18, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 23
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.04% | +13.20% | +16.96% | +20.78% |
Max drawdown | -10.57% | -10.57% | -18.00% | -46.67% |
Max drawdown duration | 82d | 82d | 126d | 1006d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 77d | 579d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is XLC?
XLC is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does XLC track?
XLC tracks the Communication Services Select Sector TR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does XLC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Telecommunications Equities. It is part of the segment: US Communication Services Sector.
What is the expense ratio of XLC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XLC is 0.08%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XLC launched?
XLC was launched on June 18, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XLC?
XLC is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of XLC?
As of April 24, 2026, XLC manages $25.38 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has XLC performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, XLC delivered a return of 4.03% over the past month (1M performance), -1.51% over the past three months (3M), and -1.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for XLC?
As of April 24, 2026, XLC has seen net flows of +$521M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.31B year-to-date (YTD).
Does XLC pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, XLC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.21%.
How many holdings are in XLC
As of March 31, 2026, XLC holds 23 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XLC?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC holds 23 securities, with 79.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XLC?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC holds a portfolio of 23 underlyings, with its largest positions including META PLATFORMS, ALPHABET INC-CL and ALPHABET INC-CL. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XLC invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does XLC focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC is primarily exposed to Communication Services.
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