Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC)
XLC is a passive ETF by State Street tracking the investment results of the S&P Communication Services Select Sector Index. XLC launched on Jun 18, 2018 and has a 0.13% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US81369Y8527
81369Y852
Jun 18, 2018
North America (U.S.)
1x
S&P Communication Services Select Sector Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
XLC has an expense ratio of 0.13%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, 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 SPDR Fund had a return of 35.59% year-to-date (YTD) and 35.99% in the last 12 months.
XLC
35.59%
1.68%
16.93%
35.99%
13.64%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XLC, 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 | 4.43% | 4.59% | 3.18% | -4.65% | 6.94% | 3.15% | 0.15% | 1.78% | 3.84% | 1.81% | 6.91% | 35.59% | |
| 2023 | 14.77% | -2.87% | 8.65% | 3.33% | 3.91% | 4.73% | 5.70% | -1.54% | -2.95% | -1.30% | 7.80% | 4.40% | 52.82% |
| 2022 | -4.80% | -7.44% | 0.74% | -14.13% | 1.90% | -9.60% | 3.87% | -3.53% | -11.75% | 0.67% | 6.85% | -6.60% | -37.63% |
| 2021 | -0.89% | 7.01% | 2.63% | 6.45% | 0.95% | 2.95% | 1.77% | 3.91% | -6.28% | 0.24% | -6.14% | 3.28% | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 0.52% | -5.84% | -12.60% | 13.65% | 7.44% | 0.24% | 7.57% | 8.83% | -5.90% | -0.34% | 10.47% | 3.35% | 26.90% |
| 2019 | 11.75% | -0.46% | 2.03% | 7.06% | -5.95% | 4.77% | 3.17% | -2.46% | 0.21% | 2.22% | 3.83% | 2.26% | 31.05% |
| 2018 | -0.86% | -2.16% | 1.49% | -0.10% | -6.04% | -2.24% | -7.99% | -16.88% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 87, XLC is among the top 13% of ETFs 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 SPDR Fund (XLC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund provided a 0.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.71 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.71 | $0.60 | $0.53 | $0.57 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 0.72% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 0.74% | 0.68% | 0.81% | 0.64% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.57 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.46 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.44 |
| 2018 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.27 |
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 SPDR Fund. 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 SPDR Fund was 46.65%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 396 trading sessions.
The current Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund drawdown is 4.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.65% | Sep 2, 2021 | 296 | Nov 3, 2022 | 396 | Jun 4, 2024 | 692 |
| -30.15% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 77 | Jul 10, 2020 | 99 |
| -24.33% | Jul 26, 2018 | 105 | Dec 24, 2018 | 147 | Jul 26, 2019 | 252 |
| -11.33% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 44 | Nov 24, 2020 | 58 |
| -7.39% | Jul 29, 2019 | 20 | Aug 23, 2019 | 59 | Nov 15, 2019 | 79 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund volatility is 5.03%, 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.