Communication Services Select Sector Index (^SIXC)
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Communication Services Select Sector Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Communication Services Select Sector Index had a return of 34.24% year-to-date (YTD) and 34.60% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Communication Services Select Sector Index had an annualized return of 12.46%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.01%.
^SIXC
34.24%
1.63%
16.39%
34.60%
12.59%
12.46%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ^SIXC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.30% | 4.62% | 3.04% | -4.79% | 6.83% | 3.09% | 0.05% | 1.70% | 3.75% | 1.69% | 6.83% | 34.24% | |
| 2023 | 14.56% | -2.88% | 8.65% | 3.15% | 3.89% | 4.74% | 5.48% | -1.59% | -2.93% | -1.56% | 7.75% | 4.39% | 51.39% |
| 2022 | -4.96% | -7.47% | 0.66% | -14.20% | 1.85% | -9.66% | 3.72% | -3.55% | -11.81% | 0.45% | 6.86% | -6.69% | -38.25% |
| 2021 | -1.01% | 7.02% | 2.48% | 6.30% | 0.92% | 2.97% | 1.64% | 3.86% | -6.24% | 0.04% | -6.12% | 3.20% | 15.06% |
| 2020 | 0.38% | -5.83% | -12.84% | 13.61% | 7.43% | 0.18% | 7.30% | 8.95% | -6.02% | -0.55% | 10.48% | 3.45% | 25.80% |
| 2019 | 11.69% | -0.50% | 1.94% | 6.98% | -6.02% | 4.70% | 3.01% | -2.43% | 0.07% | 2.06% | 3.82% | 2.35% | 30.09% |
| 2018 | 9.38% | -4.48% | -5.12% | 0.10% | 4.86% | 5.92% | -2.12% | 1.47% | -0.19% | -6.03% | -2.29% | -8.24% | -7.96% |
| 2017 | 6.65% | 1.66% | 2.22% | 3.30% | 2.03% | -2.69% | 6.03% | -1.07% | -0.50% | 0.67% | 0.51% | 2.63% | 23.20% |
| 2016 | -0.44% | -1.66% | 6.96% | -1.58% | 3.00% | -2.55% | 4.79% | -0.33% | 0.96% | 0.72% | -1.08% | 1.39% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | -3.36% | 6.94% | -2.26% | 1.63% | 0.63% | -0.63% | 5.58% | -7.03% | -2.79% | 11.74% | 0.90% | -1.41% | 8.89% |
| 2014 | -1.58% | 4.34% | -3.32% | -1.29% | 5.05% | 1.72% | 0.99% | 1.25% | -1.01% | -0.17% | 1.28% | -1.92% | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 4.73% | 2.97% | 4.19% | 4.03% | -0.38% | 1.58% | 2.79% | -3.18% | 3.82% | 7.83% | 1.05% | 3.49% | 37.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 86, ^SIXC is among the top 14% of indices on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Communication Services Select Sector Index (^SIXC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Communication Services Select Sector Index. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Communication Services Select Sector Index was 47.28%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 410 trading sessions.
The current Communication Services Select Sector Index drawdown is 4.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.28% | Sep 2, 2021 | 296 | Nov 3, 2022 | 410 | Jun 25, 2024 | 706 |
| -30.15% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 77 | Jul 10, 2020 | 99 |
| -24.89% | Jan 5, 2009 | 44 | Mar 9, 2009 | 39 | May 4, 2009 | 83 |
| -24.57% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 225 | Nov 15, 2019 | 330 |
| -17.18% | May 11, 2011 | 101 | Oct 3, 2011 | 101 | Feb 28, 2012 | 202 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Communication Services Select Sector Index volatility is 5.02%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.